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ALLIED JOINT
LOGISTIC DOCTRINE
AJP-4(A)
Ratification Draft
April 2002
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FOREWORD
The successful planning, execution and support of military operations requires a clearly
understood doctrine, and this is especially important when operations are to be conducted by
Allied, multinational or coalition forces. Allied Joint Publication-01 (AJP-01) provides the
‘capstone’ doctrine for the planning, execution and support of Allied joint operations. Although
AJP-01 is intended primarily for NATO forces, the doctrine could be applied, with adaptations
where necessary and agreed by participating nations, for operations under the umbrella of the
European Union (EU), or a coalition of NATO and non-NATO nations within the framework of a
Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF). Thus no distinctions are drawn within the document
between solely NATO operations, non-Article 5 Crisis Response Operations (CRO) by Allied
forces and CJTF operations.
The revisions in the logistic joint and multinational keystone doctrine AJP-4 (A) Allied
Joint Logistic Doctrine include:
• All chapters and sections have been rewritten to be more logical readable and
coherent.
• Where possible, text has been slimmed and reference made to supporting documents.
• NATO Logistic Support Concept is now a part of the document, and consistent with
NATO’s overall policies on logistics.
• Defence and Operational Planning1 has been more clearly delineated.
• Logistic functional areas have been selected and focused on operational logistics.
• NATO’s relationship to the European Union is incomplete, awaiting political decision.
If it is to be useful, AJP-4 has to be a living document and be amended regularly. Under

the auspices of the BI-SC Logistics Co-ordination Board (Bi-SC LCB), the Bi-SC LCB Doctrine
Committee (Bi-SC LCB DC), will review and up-date AJP-4(A) as deemed appropriate.
Therefore, change proposals are welcome at anytime. They can be sent to either the SC’s
Logistics Branches or to the Co-chairmen of the Bi-SC LCB DC. A future AJP-4(B) will aim at a
further harmonisation with all sub-documents.
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AJP-4(A) -TABLE OF CONTENT
CHAPTER 1 - THE ALLIANCE’S CONCEPT OF LOGISTIC SUPPORT
Section I - Introduction Page

Purpose 1-1
Applicability 1-1
Scope 1-2
Principles 1-2
Section II - NATO’s Logistic Support Concept

Aim 1-5
NATO Logistic Support Concept 1-5
Co-ordination of National and Multinational Logistic Activities 1-5
Logistic Planning from a Multinational and Joint Perspective 1-6
Synchronisation of Procedures in the Logistic Functional Areas 1-6
Implementation of the Concept 1-6
Component Support Concepts 1-6
Maritime 1-6
Land 1-7
Air 1-8
Roles and Responsibilities 1-8
Logistic Support Considerations 1-13
Section III - Combined and Joint Logistic Command and Control

Introduction 1-16
Operational Considerations 1-16
Command, Control and Co-ordination 1-17
Logistic Information Systems and Tools 1-19
Annex 1-A – Allied Joint Logistic Doctrine Hierarchy 1-23
Annex 1-B - Roles and Responsibilities 1-25
CHAPTER 2 - LOGISTIC SUPPORT PLANNING
Section I - Introduction
Introduction 2-1
Types of Planning 2-1
Section II – The Role of Logistic Planning in the Defence Planning Process

Defence Planning 2-1
Defence Planning Disciplines 2-1
References 2-2
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Force Planning 2-2
Logistics Planning 2-3
Armaments, Resource and CIS Planning 2-4
Relationship between Defence Planning and Operational Planning 2-4
Section III - Logistic Support Planning for Operations

Aim 2-5
References 2-5
NATO Operational Planning Process 2-5
Section IV - Logistic Planning Conferences

Introduction 2-7
Product of Logistic Planning Conferences 2-7
Logistic Planning Conferences 2-7
Section V – Logistic Planning Considerations

Introduction 2-9
Movement Planning for Operations and Exercises 2-10
Medical Planning for Operations and Exercises 2-10
HNS Planning 2-11
Infrastructure Planning 2-11
Contracting and Funding 2-11
Contributions of Non-NATO Nations 2-11
Concluding the Operation 2-11
Accounting for and Disposal of NATO Owned Equipment 2-12
Logistic Evaluation and Assessment 2-13
Certification of Non-NATO Troop Contingents 2-13
Section VI – Co-operation and Co-ordination with non-NATO Organisations

Co-ordination with Non-Governmental Organisations 2-13
Logistic Co-operation with the European Union 2-13
Logistic Co-operation with the United Nations 2-14
Logistic Co-operation with the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe 2-14
CHAPTER 3 - LOGISTIC FUNCTIONAL AREAS
Section I - Introduction 3-1
Section II – Supply and Service Function

Supply 3-1
Provision of Supplies 3-1
Multinational Provision 3-1
Supply Transaction Procedures 3-2
Stock Level Management 3-2
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Asset Tracking 3-2
Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants (POL) 3-2
Service Function 3-3
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Multinational Provision of Services 3-3
Section III – Maintenance and Repair Function

Maintenance and Repair 3-3
Section IV – Movement and Transportation Function

Movement and Transportation 3-5
Characteristics 3-5
Levels of Mobility 3-5
Modes of Transport 3-5
Intermodality 3-6
Section V - Infrastructure Function

General 3-6
Infrastructure Provision 3-6
NATO Security Investment Program (NSIP) Projects 3-6
Section VI - Medical Function

General 3-7
Medical C2 Structure 3-7
Evacuation 3-7
Aeromedical Evacuation 3-8
Section VII – Contracting Function

General 3-8
NATO Co-ordination 3-8
Organisation 3-8
Section VIII - Budget and Finance Function

Article 5- General 3-9
Non-Article 5 Crisis Response- General 3-9
Common Funding Eligibility 3-9
Constraints on Common Funding Eligibility 3-10
Proposals for Exceptions 3-10
Forecast of Funding Requirements 3-10
Centralised Support of National/Multinational Projects 3-10
Funding Restrictions 3-11
Organisation and responsibilities 3-11
Annex 3-A – Classes of Supply 3-14
Glossary of Abbreviations Abbreviations-1
Glossary of Terms & Definitions Glossary-1
Reference Publications References-1
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CHAPTER 1
THE ALLIANCE’S CONCEPT OF LOGISTIC SUPPORT
0101. NATO logistic and support concepts have been established in response to changing
national force structures and NATO’s evolving enhanced mission spectrum. The concepts
take into account:
a. Non-Article 5 Crisis Response Operations (CRO) that require additional logistic

support for both deployment and operations beyond NATO’s Area of
Responsibility (AOR).
b. The need to implement the MC 319/1 principle of collective responsibility for

logistic support.
c. The need to operate logistically with non-NATO forces.
d. The need to maximise efficiency and cost effectiveness of logistic support.
e. The emergence of multinational structures such as Multinational Joint Logistic

Centre (MJLC), Lead Nation (LN), Role Specialist Nation (RSN), Multinational
Integrated Logistic Unit (MILU) and Third Party Logistic Support Services
(TPLSS).
0102. Purpose. The purpose of this document is to establish NATO’s overall logistic support
doctrine. It details NATO logistic principles and policies, with an operational level2
focus, to foster common understanding and co-operative logistic planning among NATO
military authorities (NMA), nations and NATO agencies. This NATO logistic support
doctrine is the basis for the conduct of multinational logistic operations and serves to
facilitate the NATO commander in the achievement of his mission.
0103. Applicability
a. This document is applicable to peace and the full spectrum of potential NATO
operations (Article 5 as well as non-Article 5 CRO) from crisis through conflict.
While much of the doctrine is focused toward the more probable scenarios of mid-
intensity and non-Article 5 CRO, the doctrine is equally applicable to other
operations.
b. This document is applicable to NATO operations including those conducted in co-

operation with the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), and the
Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). It is also
applicable for non-NATO nations participating in NATO led operations.
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sustained to accomplish strategic objectives within theatres or areas of operations. (AAP-6(2002))
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0104. Scope. While the NATO definition of logistics is wide ranging, this publication deals
mainly with planning and co-ordination of NATO operational logistic support.
Specifically, the focus is on the functional areas of:
• Supply and services

• Maintenance and repair
• Movement and transportation
• Infrastructure
• Medical
• Contracting
• Funding
Additionally, this publication covers broad logistic responsibilities such as Host Nation
Support (HNS). The Allied Joint Logistic Doctrine Hierarchy is described in Annex 1-A.
0105. Principles. In order for the NATO commander to execute his responsibilities for logistics
efficiently, certain logistic principles must be observed. These must be in line with the
General Principles for Joint and Combined Operations, as defined in AJP-01, and must
also be consistent with those logistic principles presented in MC 319/1, MC 326/1, MC
334/1 and MC 336/2. Important principles taken from these documents and drawn from
NATO operations and experience, developed with an operational focus, are listed below.
a. Primacy of Operations. Logistic support must be focused towards ensuring the

success of the operation, as defined by the NATO commander. Logistics must
function as an effective force multiplier, and it should be seamlessly integrated
into the operational structure. One key to achieving this goal is having a clear and
unequivocal chain of command and co-ordination, with the NATO commander
having clearly defined authority to establish a support organisation tailored to suit
the operational situation.
b. Responsibility. C-M(2001)44, NATO Policy for Co-operation in Logistics, and

the NATO principles and policies for logistics set out in MC 319/1, establish the
principle of the collective responsibility of Nations and NATO authorities for
logistic support of NATO’s multinational operations. Nations must ensure,
individually or by co-operative arrangements, the provision of logistics resources
to support their forces allocated to NATO during peace, crisis and conflict.
Each nation bears ultimate responsibility for ensuring the provision of logistic
support for its forces allocated to NATO. This may be discharged in a number of
ways, including agreements with other nations or with NATO. Circumstances may
arise where NATO commanders may need to mediate and co-ordinate such
agreements to ensure effective logistic support of the force. Nations retain control
over their own resources, until such time as they are released to NATO. Non-
NATO nations are not precluded from joining the NATO collective support
organisation, but if they do so, they must accept the basic underlying principles of
logistic support. Collective responsibility also implies that NATO commanders
assume responsibility for the logistic support of assets under their authority
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c. Authority. NATO commanders must be given sufficient authority over logistic
resources to enable them to employ and sustain forces in the most effective
manner. Authority must be aligned with responsibility. Thus, if a NATO
commander has been assigned responsibility for operations in a particular joint
operations area (JOA) or area of operations, he must also be given the authority to
prioritise his support so as to ensure he can accomplish his mission. These same
authorities and responsibilities should also apply to non-NATO commanders
participating in a NATO led operation. Nations may be expected to limit the
extent to which they are prepared to authorise the commander to control national
resources, due to either national imperatives or legal restrictions. The extent to
which nations limit this authority will depend on national considerations and the
type of operation.
d. Co-operation. Co-operation, the founding principle of NATO, is also one of the

key principles of logistics support, both among individual nations and within
NATO. In this context, co-operation is not limited to the transportation and
provision of other logistic support, but also includes financing, contracting and
engineering. Co-operation is particularly important when operations are
conducted in concert with non-NATO nations and requires a clear division of
responsibilities, implying in turn a clear understanding both of the various national
capabilities, limitations and legal restrictions, as well as the NATO logistic
support concepts. In addition, co-operative procedures must be in place to ensure
that allies do not compete for scarce resources. Where possible, it is expected that
nations will co-operate, either bilaterally or through other co-operative
approaches, to optimise the provision and use of limited resources. Co-operation
also extends to Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and elements of the
UN, EU and/or OSCE, which may operate alongside NATO organisations.
e. Co-ordination. Co-operation at all levels ensures economy of effort, but must be

co-ordinated to be effective. This may require the appointment of national
representatives or liaison officers at several levels within the support organisation
to ensure that nations are aware of and react appropriately to both national and
NATO priorities, and that such priorities are harmonised.
f. Provision and Sufficiency. MC 319/1 shows Provision and Sufficiency as

separate principles, however they are closely linked. Nations must ensure, either
individually or through co-operative arrangements, the provision of adequate
logistic resources to support their forces allocated to or operating with NATO
during peace, crisis and conflict. This also applies to non-NATO nations working
with NATO in combined operations. There are a variety of mechanisms through
which support may be provided, including multinational and bilateral
agreements/arrangements. At the same time, national levels of logistic resources
must be sufficient to achieve designated standards of readiness, sustainability and
mobility to provide the required military capability during peace, crisis and
conflict.
g. Flexibility. Operational plans must be established with the knowledge that

unexpected events will dictate changes to the plan and concept of execution. As a
result, flexibility is important particularly when developing logistic plans, which
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must respond quickly and efficiently to even minor changes in the operational
scenario. Further, no single support concept will suit all situations; concepts must
allow for unexpected or unusual scenarios. For instance, despite the advantages
often provided through multinational logistics, it is possible that the most
appropriate support concept for a particular operation may be through national
support structures. The logistic concept must be flexible enough to allow for this.
Thus, formal structures and plans must be developed generically, with sufficient
flexibility built-in to allow tailoring to match the changing requirements of
different JOAs or missions.
h. Simplicity. Simple plans and orders, and uncomplicated mission-oriented logistic

organisations minimise confusion and help ensure the support provided meets the
operational commander’s requirements. Further, simple reporting mechanisms
ensure the accurate and efficient dissemination of information to all those who
require it.
i. Timeliness. Developing and implementing an effective logistic framework

requires considerable planning and co-ordination between NATO and nations.
Since the most critical phase of logistic execution is deployment and initial
operational set-up, it is essential that national and multinational logistic command
and control elements and enabling forces be approved and in place well before
deployment begins.
j. Economy. Logistic assets are often expensive and in short supply. Accordingly,
mechanisms must be in place to ensure that they are used in the most effective and
efficient manner possible, keeping in mind operational imperatives. This includes
ensuring that in-JOA stocks are maintained at the minimum level commensurate
with the expected operational tempo, capability of lines of communications, and
expected lead times. Mutual support structures and mechanisms, such as
multinational logistic organisations and HNS, should be in place to achieve
economies of scale, increase reserve capacity/capability and improve the overall
quality of support. The goal is to achieve these advantages while simultaneously
minimising procurement and operational costs.
k. Transparency and Visibility. Prior to an operation, the NATO commander must

have access to information, which relates to preparedness, deployability, and
sustainability of units that will come under his command. This requirement will
extend to national logistic assets when they are designated to provide logistic
support to declared units. In preparation for an operation the NATO commander
must have access to information on the status of all assets under his control,
including, in the case of equipment temporarily out of commission, an
appreciation of the time to repair. He must develop a clear and accurate picture of
available logistic infrastructure and capability. This requires a complete and easily
interpreted logistic reporting mechanism that takes advantage of the potential
offered through state of the art Automated Data Processing (ADP) support. As a
means to gain necessary visibility of critical assets, the NATO commander is
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authorised to require reports and inspection of specified logistic assets as a
method of tactical evaluation or to assess operational readiness in accordance with
MC 319/1 and MC 317/1.
l. Synergy. Synergy is the expanded benefit achieved by applying logistic principles

simultaneously. Synergy results when nations contribute to a common goal with
the net benefit being greater than the sum of the separate contributions. To be
truly effective, any multinational organisation must build upon the strengths of the
component parts. Multinational logistic support in the overall concept should be
oriented to the particular logistic strengths of the participating nations. This serves
to provide more efficient support to the overall force and thereby creates a more
robust logistic concept. An effective multinational logistic concept requires that
NATO and national planners recognise this synergy and the resulting net benefits.
Section II - NATO’s Logistic Support Concept
0106. Aim. The aim of the NATO logistic support concept is to support the Joint Force
Commander’s (JFC) operations and to achieve efficiencies and economies of scale
through optimum use of multinational logistic solutions.
0107. NATO Logistic Support Concept. The NATO logistic concept at both the strategic and
operational levels involves the interpretation of logistic principles through tailored
structures, organisations and multinational interaction. The concept is to provide
responsive support to any operational deployment making best use of the logistic assets
and resources available in the JOA. This entails flexible but focused Advance Planning
and the development of co-operation amongst potential contributing nations as well as
early involvement in the operational process. The aim is to provide cohesive logistic
support to a NATO commander’s plan using methods which range from national to fully
multinational, depending on the circumstances and in accordance with the provisions of
MC 319/1.
0108. Co-ordination of National and Multinational Logistic Activities. CJ 4 staff carry the
overall responsibility for logistics co-ordination at strategic and JOA level. Flexibility to
co-ordinate a variety of national and multinational approaches under widely varying
conditions is reflected both in the organisation of static and deployed HQ structures. The
responsibilities of NATO and nations are described below at paragraph 0116. The
primary aim is to provide sound arrangements for co-ordination of logistic support
available to an operation. In particular, the requirement for NATO logistic staff to
provide timely, guaranteed support to an operational plan, drawing on all options
available, is facilitated by the existence of robust NATO logistic Command and Control
(C2). These include CJ4 and combined joint logistic staffs in static and deployed
Headquarters and organisations such as the MJLC and single component equivalents such
as Multinational Logistic Command/Centres (MNLC). These latter organisations may be
called on as the situation dictates. The MJLC is described in detail in AJP 4.6. Single
component logistic structures are described briefly below and covered more
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comprehensively in ALPs 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3. The different modes of logistic support will be
covered in AJP-4.9. (AJP-4.9 is under development, planned issued 2002).
0109. Logistic Planning from a Multinational and Joint Perspective. The ability to plan
and conduct support operations in consultation with nations and with necessary levels of
co-ordination and authority for the benefit of the JFC’s plan provides the basis of NATO
logistic support. Whilst there is recognition of the procedures to be followed at the
NATO strategic level, the early involvement of NATO logistic planners is essential to the
efficient provision of support across all contributing nations. The co-ordination of the
logistic effort must be balanced with the ultimate responsibility for provisioning of forces
remaining with the Troop Contributing Nation (TCN). Nations should come to the
operation with what is required to support their own forces, or arrange for it with other
nations or through contracts or other arrangements during the planning process. Chapter 2
covers Defence and operational logistic planning, with the operational process at Section
3.
0110. Synchronisation of Procedures in the Logistic Functional Areas. The delivery of

effective and efficient support relies on the co-ordination and synchronisation of
procedures in the logistic functional areas. The standardisation of information and
processes between NATO HQs and nations in all areas increases the potential for
efficiency, delivery of support through multinational sources, and consequently
economies of scale. Logistic Functional Areas are considered in detail in Chapter 3.
0111. Implementation of the Concept. The AJP-4 series covers the detailed methods of
implementation of the concept.
0112. Component Support Concepts. While NATO’s logistic concept embraces jointness,
each component, due to the nature of their missions, has a slightly different approach to
implementing the multinational logistic concept. While the specific methods of
supporting deployed multinational units do vary, their support requirements are very
similar. That is, support elements must be flexible, mobile and responsive to the
requirements of the component commander. Where efficiencies can be gained, jointness
should be maintained down to the lowest level practicable. In general terms, this means
that operational level support elements may have a geographical area of operations
(AOO) to provide support to a multinational joint force. At the tactical level, however,
support elements will more likely be focused at supporting, on a functional basis, specific
component elements. A broad synopsis of the component support concepts is provided
below:
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0113. Maritime.
a. Support to a deployed Multinational Maritime Force (MNMF) has two facets,

namely shore support, and afloat support. Afloat support is the responsibility of
the commander at sea who controls all assigned logistic assets in the afloat force.
Shore support encompasses the logistic activities in direct support of an MNMF.
To ensure the appropriate focus, the shore support organisation must be responsive
to the afloat commander’s requirements. In a large operation, the chain of
command from the shore support organisation will in principle be through a
separate Multinational Logistic Command (Maritime), [MNLC(M)]. Where a
MNLC(M) is established as well as a MJLC, it is essential that close co-ordination
is maintained between the two organisations.
b. The fundamental precept of the maritime logistic support concept is to provide

shore-centralised distribution and support sites to support the units at sea. While
the concept is flexible and specific capabilities and organisations will be mission
dependent, generally it calls for multinational Advanced Logistic Support Sites
(ALSSs) that may provide a variety of life support, e.g. supply, distribution,
medical and damage repair in support of the entire force. Smaller, more mobile,
Forward Logistic Sites (FLSs), located closer to the supported force, are employed
as final distribution points for Personnel, Mail and Cargo (PMC) flowing from the
larger, more capable sites. As stated earlier, these support sites may be joint in
nature or may be collocated with other component support elements. In all cases,
however, they are manned on a multinational basis through national personnel and
equipment contributions. Further detail on maritime logistic support concepts,
including Naval Air and Amphibious/Marines, and their implementation may be
found in ALP-4.1 “Multinational Maritime Force Logistics”.
0114. Land.
a. In the layout of the battlefield, there must be a clear understanding among the
nations that national logistic organisations exist in a multinational framework in
support of combined operations. Combined logistics was traditionally described
within the context of the various zones of battlefield. On the modern, non-linear
battlefield or even during peace support operations, these zones may not be well
established or defined. Over the entire spectrum of conflict, modern military
operations make flexibility and mobility key aspects of successful operations.
b. The land component support concept is designed to ensure the support of either
national or multinational forces, taking their different structures and multinational
composition into account. Logistic support will be based on national provisions
and may include degrees of multinational support as agreed by those nations.
While each nation takes responsibility for the provision of support to its forces,
HNS if available, lead nation, role specialisation, mutual assistance, and use of
MILUs and/or Multinational Integrated Medical Units (MIMUs) may be
employed when considered to be more advantageous.
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c. The Combined Joint Force Land Component Commander (CJFLCC) establishes
requirements and sets priorities for support of forces in accordance with the
overall direction given by the Joint Force Commander (JFC). He co-ordinates
logistic operations with all participating nations, and joint/JOA level logistic
structures. The CJFLCC will exercise co-ordinating authority on movement and
security matters over those National Support Elements (NSEs) operating in his
AOO.
d. Scope exists for the establishment of a Multinational Logistics Centre (Land)

[MNLC(L)] for the co-ordination of land logistics support, particularly if the
MJLC is not employed. Further detail on land logistic support concepts and their
implementation may be found in ALP-4.2 “Land Forces Logistic Doctrine”.
0115. Air.
a. A NATO air commander within a region has a three-fold mission, to contribute to

the defence of the region, to reinforce other regions as directed, or to stand up an
Combined Joint Force Air Component Command (CJFACC) within a Combined
Joint Task Force (CJTF), when tasked by the appropriate Strategic Command
(SC).
b. For Article 5 operations logistics support uses in-place national stockpiles. NATO
Aircraft Cross Servicing (ACS) enables operational Commanders to enhance the
flexibility and mobility of air power and to respond effectively to a developing
crisis. ACS is however, currently a force multiplier for Article 5 operations only
and is applicable only to operations supported from NATO territory.
c. For operations beyond NATO’s AOR responsibility, the air component AOO is
unlikely to coincide precisely with other component AOOs. Multinational air
assets may be located well to the rear of any area of conflict and may use tactical
airfields within the land AOO. Air assets may be collocated on multinational air
bases with on-base logistic support being centrally co-ordinated by either a Host
Nation (HN) or LN. Some air assets such as Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD)
may be deployed within a land component AOO and be reliant on the CJFLCC for
logistic support. Air logistic support should maximise use of the principle of
common user resources, however, aircraft maintenance and repair will remain a
national responsibility. NATO co-ordination of the multinational air logistic
effort will be conducted through the CJFACC logistic staff supported by National
Logistics Liaison Teams and HN air logistics staff. Scope exists for the
establishment of a Multinational Logistics Centre (Air) [MNLC(A)] for the co-
ordination of air logistics support, particularly if the MJLC is not employed.
d. Further detail on air logistic support concepts may be found in ALP-4.3 “Air
Forces Logistic Doctrine and Procedures”.
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0116. Roles and Responsibilities.
a. In the area of multinational logistics there is potential for overlap and confusion in
the delineation of responsibilities between NATO commands, NATO Nations, the
HN, and non-NATO nations operating under NATO command. It is essential to
the establishment of a coherent logistic concept that guidelines be established to
outline the responsibilities of each element as they relate to planning and
conducting multinational logistic operations. Key and essential roles and
responsibilities are outlined in Annex 1-B, in matrix form as a quick reference.
These are not all inclusive, but outline important basic responsibilities.
b. The following are general responsibilities, which are considered to be important to

the understanding of NATO’s multinational logistic concept, and particularly
applicable to the organisations and levels of command listed below.
Responsibilities may be tailored to the specific circumstances of each operation, as
agreed by the participating nations and commands involved.
(1) Nations.
(a) Support of Contributed Forces. Nations may contribute to the

support of a NATO operation via a variety of means as described
throughout this publication. However, the ultimate responsibility
for the planning and controlling of the deployment and re-
deployment and the provision of support, including medical
support, of participating forces remains with the participating
nation. If nations elect to support forces through a national support
system, it remains vital, just as in multinational logistic operations
that they interface with the NATO multinational logistic co-
ordination entity.
(b) Contribution of Resources. Except when NATO provides

maintenance and limited NATO purchased or leased resources, all
personnel and equipment required to conduct an operation are
provided by participating nations. These resources are dedicated,
either through planned allocation of forces through the Force
Planning Process, or through requirements identified in the
contingency operational planning process. Under NATO
procedures, nations will effect Transfer of Authority (TOA) over
their national force contributions to NATO at an agreed time. This
transfer includes logistic forces that nations nominate through the
force generation process co-ordinated by the SC. The actual
logistic concept for a NATO operation will be dramatically affected
by the type and amount of logistic forces, and the TOA limitations
imposed on participating forces. This is especially applicable to
non-Article 5 CRO where nations greatly influence the logistic
concept through their contributions in the force generation process.
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(c) Planning. Nations are encouraged to develop and agree generic pre-
arrangements for co-operative and multinational logistic support.
They should inform the SCs whether they will take on
responsibility as LN and/or RSN, or whether they plan to provide
MILUs under the force generation process. AJP-4.9 refers.
(d) HNS. HN should provide HNS, including basing privileges,

facilities, equipment and materiel support to Sending Nations (SN)
and NATO Commanders during Article 5 and non-Article 5 CRO.
(e) Establish NSE with the following functions:
(i) Performance of national logistic support, co-ordination of

logistic support functions with other participating nations.
NSEs are organised and located at the levels dictated by
their national authorities.
(ii) Co-ordination with, and reporting4 as required, to

multinational logistic command and control organisations to
ensure continuity of the total logistic effort.
(2) NATO Headquarters.
(a) Policy and Guidance. The North Atlantic Council (NAC) and the
Defence Planning Committee (DPC) provide, through the
International Staff (IS) and the International Military Staff (IMS),
broad strategic logistic policy and guidance. This may take the
form of general policy guidance in Council Memoranda (C-M) and
Military Committee (MC) documents or specific planning guidance
for the establishment of plans and orders.
(b) Funding. The Senior Resource Board (SRB), Military Budget

Committee (MBC) and the Infrastructure Committee (IC), under
guidance of the NAC, provide funding for NATO common funded
projects and establish the funding policy to support operational
requirements.
(c) Oversight and Approval. In addition to policy and guidance, the

NAC and DPC provide plan review and approval for all SC level
NATO plans, including the logistic concept of operations.
(d) Logistic Policy Development. The Senior NATO Logisticians’

Conference (SNLC) is the senior advisory body on logistics in
NATO. As NATO’s Co-ordinating Authority on Logistics and
acting on behalf of the MC and NAC, the SNLC is responsible for
harmonizing and co-ordinating the development of policy
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As NSEs remain under national control, France will report on a case-by-case basis. The first condition is
connectivity, which is provided by the NATO command.
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recommendations and co-ordinated advice on civil and military
logistic matters, Alliance logistic interoperability, and cooperation
in logistics.
(e) Civil Expert Support to the Military. Depending on the severity

and urgency of the crisis, the Senior Civil Emergency Planning
Committee (SCEPC) may activate the Civil Emergency Crisis Cell
(CECC) and request civil or military experts to assist with the civil
management problem in accordance with established procedures.
(f) Medical policy. The Committee of the Chiefs of Medical Services

in NATO (COMEDS) advises the MC on military medical matters
affecting NATO. The COMEDS also act as the co-ordinating body
for the MC regarding all military medical policies, procedures and
techniques within NATO.
(3) NATO Strategic Commands (SC).
(a) Strategic guidance and doctrine.
(i) The SCs, Allied Command Europe (ACE) and Allied

Command Atlantic (ACLANT) provide the strategic level
plan. Their planning and conceptual development is done
in co-operation with the nations. The NATO Combined
Joint Planning Staff (CJPS) develops the plan based on
guidance from the SCs. Their work is particularly relevant
to Crisis Response planning and strategic planning in
support of Contingency Operation Plans (COP). After the
planning is complete, the SC is responsible for obtaining
NAC approval of the strategic level plan before execution
can begin.
(ii) SCs will develop NATO joint logistic doctrine and

procedures, including medical ones, in co-ordination with
the IS, IMS and Nations.
(iii) SCs will review and approve Regional Command (RC)

plans in accordance with MC 133/3.
(iv) The SC may, in conjunction with the RC and Sending

Nation (SN), prepare and negotiate HNS Arrangements
(HNSAs), Transit Agreements and Status of Forces
Agreements (SOFAs). For Article 5 missions, HNSA will
focus on facilitating COPs. For non-Article 5 CRO,
however, standing agreements will probably not exist. In
these cases the SC must move quickly to put into effect
timely agreements. The development of generic agreements
can accelerate that process substantially.
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(b) Force generation. The SCs will request nations to commit logistic
forces to support an operation. Where shortfalls in logistic support
requirements remain, the SCs will consider alternatives.
(c) Logistic command and control. The SC, in co-ordination with

participating nations, will direct and provide guidance to RC/CJTF
to develop the logistic C2 organisation and arrangements.
(d) Deployment planning. The Allied Movement Co-ordination Centre

(AMCC) co-ordinates and deconflicts national deployment plans.
The result is a Multi-National Detailed Deployment Plan (MN-
DDP). The AMCC will also track the execution of the deployment
based on national inputs.
(e) Stockpile Planning: The SCs establish, in consultation with
nations, requirements for logistic sustainment stocks through the
Stockpile planning process which is part of Defence planning.
(f) Capability Packages (CP). The SCs develop and control CPs,
linking infrastructure and CIS requirements to specific military
functions or military function components. During CRO the SC can
employ a simplified urgent requirement authorisation process for
the submission of individual NATO common funded projects in
support of the operation.
(g) Reporting. The SCs establish logistic reporting5 requirements

through the Bi-SC Directive 80-3, Reporting Directive, Volume V,
Logistics Reports.
(h) Medical Planning. The SCs co-ordinate medical plans and provide
policy guidance at the strategic level. Furthermore, advise SNs on
medical support requirements, taking into account the information
available from medical intelligence, and co-ordinate national
medical support arrangements and mutual assistance in the medical
field.
(4) RC/JFC.
(a) Logistic support planning. RC/JFC develops plans in support of

the SC strategic plan.
(b) Identification of support requirements. The RC/JFC identify

logistic support to include information, communications, CPs, HNS
(non-Article 5 CRO), Transit Agreements, SOFA, logistic and
medical forces and funding.
(c) Logistic C2.
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(i) The RC/JFC will detail the C2 organisation during the
planning and subsequent force generation process.
(ii) The RC/JFC will recommend the establishment of the

appropriate MJLC option, if required, to co-ordinate in JOA
level logistic operations. AJP-4.6, Multinational Joint
Logistic Centre Doctrine refers.
(5) NATO Agencies. Agencies such as the NATO Maintenance and Supply
Agency (NAMSA) and the NATO Consultation, Command and Control
Agency (NC3A) may provide support for operations within their area of
competence.
0117. Logistic Support Considerations.
a. General. Logistic support options for the NATO commander range from a totally
integrated multinational logistic force to purely national support. Normally, the
NATO force will be supported through a combination of the various options
available. Regardless, however, of the options used for a particular mission,
participating nations as well as the NATO force commander, maintain
responsibility for the sustainment of the forces involved. In all cases the logistic
support options used should be tailored to meet mission requirements as well as to
follow the logistic principles.
b. Non-Article 5 CRO. While logistic support for Article 5 operations is normally

preplanned, Lines of Communication (LOC) are known, HN infrastructure is
available and NATO HNSA have been made, the same can not be assumed for
non-Article 5 CRO.
c. Support Options. NATO and nations have a collective responsibility for the
support of multinational operations. Nations must ensure, individually or by co-
operative arrangements, the provision of logistic support. The following options
may be considered by NATO and nations:
(1) National Logistics. National logistics support will flow from national
sources usually based in the home nation, through to their most forward-
deployed national units in the AOR. While there may be significant
advantages to using multinational logistics, nations may, for a variety of
reasons, choose to use national logistics to support their forces. In this
way a nation assumes the total mission of providing for and transporting
supplies and services to their individual units. Even when participating
nations rely solely on national logistics, the NATO commander retains the
responsibility to co-ordinate the overall logistic effort.
(2) National Support Elements (NSE). Regardless of the level of

multinational or national logistics a nation employs, it is likely to employ a
NSE to support the forces it contributes to an operation. The level at
which these are employed will depend on the nation’s commitment to the
multinational force. These NSEs can be located in and/or out of JOA to
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include intermediate sites between the participating nation and the most
forwards location of their contributed force. Each participating nation
must ensure that the actions of their NSEs are in consonance with the
NATO commander’s concept of operations and intent. Further, it is
necessary for them to co-ordinate with NATO logistic organisations as
specified in NATO operations orders. NSEs operating within the NATO
commander’s area of responsibility will be subject to the SOFA, MOUs
and other HN arrangements.6 NSEs, while remaining within their national
chains of command, will provide reporting of critical operational assets
and critical logistic activities in accordance with the Bi-SC Directive 80-3,
Reporting Directive, Volume V, Logistics Reports.
(3) Host Nation Support (HNS). HNS is an important factor in any

operation. Through the use of HNS, the overall costs for an exercise or
operation might be reduced and greater support efficiencies and
effectiveness achieved. Well co-ordinated planning and provision of HNS
are key elements of this approach and it is therefore important that the
development and negotiation of NATO co-ordinated HNSA be pursued.
Details on the HNS process are found in AJP-4.5
(4) Resources in the JOA. In cases where no HNSA is in place, resources

may still be obtained locally. In these cases, local contracts are made
between the NATO commander, and/or SNs, and individual civilian
providers, rather than the national government acting as a guarantor of
support.
(5) Mutual Support Agreements (MSA). Participating nations have the

option to develop mutual support arrangements, bi-, and multi-laterally to
ensure provision of logistic support to their forces. This is especially
useful when nations have small force contingents collocated with the
forces of another nation that have the capacity to support them. By
working together and sharing resources (especially services capabilities),
nations can achieve economies of scale in their logistic operations.
Another benefit of these arrangements is the overall reduction of redundant
deploying forces, all requiring support of their own during their
deployment and employment. MSAs are a natural extension in the
hierarchy of SNs working together to best support the force and achieve
the logistic goals. Even though these arrangements may be bi-lateral,
NATO visibility7 of such arrangements is essential and when authorised
the agreements may be established by a NATO commander on behalf of
SNs. This co-ordination ensures the support arrangements fit into the
overall NATO concept of support. Existing bi-lateral Agreements between
SNs and NAMSA for logistic and contracting support can also be used as
MSA by providing common support to several SNs, ensuring synergy and
economies of scale whilst maintaining national funding and accountability,
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Depend on whether Nations accede to these documents. FR has not recognised the so-called “Paris Protocol."
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as well as providing the required level of visibility and co-ordination at
NATO level.
(6) Lead Nation (LN). A nation may, if it agrees, be designated as a LN in

supporting NATO logistic operations. LN support involves a nation
assuming responsibility for co-ordinating and/or providing specified
support and other functions, (i.e. air/sea/rail port operations, security,
movement control, route maintenance and medical support) within a
defined functional or geographical area for all or part of the multinational
force and/or headquarters. Normally reimbursements to the LN will be a
part of this arrangement. A LN mission is similar to a RSN mission with
the main difference being that the LN mission is wider in scope and
normally a LN will assume responsibility for the co-ordination of a portion
of logistics support to other nations within a defined geographical area. In
a NATO operation more than one lead nation could be designated to
provide a specified range of support. AJP-4.9 refers.
(7) Role Specialist Nation (RSN). Each NATO nation has unique logistic
strengths and capabilities that, when combined with the capabilities of the
other members of the alliance, can serve to make the whole of the logistic
capability stronger than its individual parts. Taking advantage of each
national strength, tailored to a specific operation, is the essence of Role
Specialisation (RS). For example, in a particular operation, common
supplies and services may most efficiently be procured and / or may be
provided to all or a portion of the force from a single designated nation that
has unique and qualifying capabilities. Under the provisions of MC 319/1
a single nation may procure resources and provide specified support to all,
or a portion of, the force with customer nations compensating RSN for the
support provided. Procedures for this compensation will be executed in
accordance with Mission Subsistence Allowances (MSAs) or appropriate
Standardisation Agreement (STANAGs) as far as possible. The nation
providing the support is known as the RSN. Examples of candidates for
role specialisation include common user or standardised support such as
fuels, rations and certain medical services such as aeromedical evacuation.
In all cases where an RSN is designated, the support is co-ordinated by the
NATO commander. National laws concerning the transfer of military
goods and services must be considered before designating a RSN. AJP-4.9
refers.
(8) Multinational Integrated Logistic Units (MILUs) and Multinational

Integrated Medical Units (MIMUs). To take advantage of economies of
scale, support may be provided by MILUs and/or MIMUs. A
MILU/MIMU is formed when two or more nations agree to provide
logistic and/or medical support to a multinational force under the
Operational Control (OPCON) of a NATO Commander. This is an
attractive support option when a single nation is capable of providing the
nucleus of the unit and/or the command structure, which is augmented by
other nations to provide common support. Pooling of assets, cost sharing,
reimbursement or provision free of charge arrangements should be agreed
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to as a part of MILU participation. A MILU/MIMU may stick to this
designation when temporarily only one nation contributes to this unit. If
generally provided by one nation, the unit becomes a NATO Commanders
Logistic/Medical Unit. AJP-4.9 and AJP-4.10 refer.
(9) Third Party Logistic Support Services (TPLSS) TPLSS is the pre-
planned provision of selected logistic support services by a contractor.
TPLSS can release scarce resources for higher priority tasks elsewhere,
overcome known logistic shortfalls and provide long-term endurance and
sustainability. However, the cost-effectiveness and cost sharing of TPLSS
must be considered. AJP-4.9 refers.
Section III - Combined and Joint Logistic Command and Control
0118. Introduction.
a. A flexible command and control structure must be established to co-ordinate

national and multinational logistics and support the NATO commander’s concept
of operations. Command and Control activities must be organised based on the
operational mission and co-ordinated with nations to obtain support and manning
for the structure. The combined joint logistic C2 structure must also provide the
NATO commander with visibility over logistic implications that will have an
impact on operations.
b. The communications and information systems between NATO, national and

multinational logistic staffs must provide efficient and compatible interfaces.
Action must be taken to ensure reliable communication among participating non-
NATO nations and other organisations such as the UN, OSCE, EU and NGOs as
required. This communication may include the use of liaison staff elements in
addition to electronic communication means.
c. Readiness standards demand NATO logistic staffs be prepared for rapid

deployment and provision of adequate sustainment mechanisms to meet the needs
of the operational commander. Logistic readiness standards must match those of
the organisation it is to support. For this reason, MJLC nucleus staffs have been
established within or associated with the CJTF Parent Headquarters to provide
requisite logistic support expertise representing all MJLC functions within the
command structure.
0119. Operational Considerations.
a. The type of operation (Article 5 or non-Article 5 CRO) will impact significantly

on the concept of the logistic operation and the specific C2 organisations that are
implemented. Specifically, in an Article 5 operation, the in-place NATO RC and
Joint Sub-Regional Commands (JSRCs), in conjunction with the HN military and
civil authorities, will co-ordinate the logistic operation. An activated and early-
deployed MJLC could be an effective force-multiplier, by facilitating the early
adoption of multinational approaches to logistic support.
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b. In a non-Article 5 CRO, there will be a need for increased co-ordination because

of the absence of a geographic command structure, adequate in-place
infrastructure and HNS. An important requirement is to limit the negative effects
of competition, which may range from inflationary pricing to exhaustion of scarce
local resources.
0120. Command, Control and Co-ordination. Command and control relationships within
NATO may vary depending on circumstances for logistic matters, however there will
primarily be a co-ordinating role. This may be enacted at the HQ levels as follows:
a. SC Elements.
(1) Strategic Operations Centre (SOC). The SOC, when activated, provides
the capability to monitor, direct and support Alliance operations. The co-
ordinating role of the organic SC logistic staff begins with the receipt of an
Initiating Directive (ID) for an operation and continues through planning,
execution and redeployment. The focus of the mission shifts with the
phase of the operation but the general tasks of the logistic staff are to:
(a) Advise the NATO commander on all aspects of logistic support.
(b) In co-ordination with the Nations, establish strategic logistic

requirements and co-ordinate strategic level logistic planning.
(c) Co-ordinate, prioritise and deconflict national logistic plans in a

multinational NATO operation.
(d) Initiate bilateral and multinational negotiations, with the consent of

participating nations.
(e) Initiate and co-ordinate LN, RSN, TPLSS and MILUs/MIMUs

responsibilities.
(f) Monitor status of resources and logistic operations.
(2) Bi-SC Logistics Co-ordination Centre (LCC). The Bi-SC LCC is the
senior logistic forum at the SC level and is activated by a specific
precautionary measure. (NATO Precautionary System Manual, Section II-
J-3, (NPSM)). The Bi-SC LCC provides the strategic level interface
between nations and the SCs. Besides being the liaison agency co-
ordinating national surpluses, deficiencies and processing requests for
emergency material assistance, the Bi-SC LCC provides the focus for
liaison between SCs, RCs, and participating nations on logistic matters.
(3) Allied Movement Co-ordination Centre (AMCC). The AMCC is the SC

body responsible for the co-ordination of strategic deployment planning.
AJP-4.4 refers.
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b. JFC/CJTF Elements. The JFC/CJTF Commander will exercise Operational
Control (OPCON) over assigned MILUs/MIMUs. On behalf of the JFC/CJTF
Commander, the CJ4 co-ordinates logistic support in JOA. The roles of the CJ4
and other elements that may be established are as follows:
(1) CJ 4. Logistic policy, planning , co-ordination and reporting will be

conducted by the CJ 4. CJ4, being responsible for the full spectrum of
logistic functions may delegate co-ordination responsibilities for some of
these to a subordinate organisation such as an MJLC. Regardless of the
structure, however a clear delineation must be established between the
responsibilities of the CJ 4 staff and the MJLC in the concept of the
operation and resulting plan.
(a) General. The CJ 4 develops the commander’s policy and planning

while the MJLC conducts the detailed planning and execution. The
MJLC will be responsible for co-ordinating logistic support
between the components and nations. The MJLC will be
responsible for mission tasking and co-ordination with designated
MILUs/MIMUs, LNs and RSNs.
(b) Functions. CJ 4 functions include:
(i) Preparation of operational level logistic plans in support of

operations.
(ii) Providing staff supervision and oversight of the JOA

logistic effort.
(iii) Translation of the operational level NATO commander’s

intent into logistic policy and direction for the force.
(iv) Acting as the JOA level logistic co-ordination authority.
(v) Providing assessments of logistic capabilities and

constraints, evaluating the impact on current and planned
operations and providing feedback to the NATO
commander.
(vi) Establishment of logistic reporting requirements.
(vii) Functional direction of the MJLC, when formed.
(viii) Co-ordination with NSEs.
(2) Multinational Joint Logistic Centre (MJLC). The MJLC is a logistic

staff developed to execute the JOA level plans and policies of the CJ4.
(a) Structure. Its size, structure and composition strongly depend on

the mission, environment and the organisations it is designed to
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support. Upon activation it must be rapidly deployed to the JOA.
The MJLC is composed of a Director and various cells representing
the functional areas of Joint Logistics, Transportation, Medical,
Infrastructure, HNS and Contracting, providing necessary expertise
to co-ordinate support operations with logistic elements of
multinational and joint forces, and with NSEs.
(b) Concept. Given this structure, the concept is based on a modular,

flexible approach. Regardless of where the MJLC is located it
forms a management and executive staff responsible for the
execution of the logistic guidance and direction given by the Force
Commanders headquarters. Within the overall CJTF command and
control organisation, the MJLC itself should be capable of adapting
to different requirements and command and control structures, as
the situation dictates. While the MJLC may be used in both Article
5 and non-Article 5 CRO, it is likely to be a more robust
organisation with broader missions when employed in a non Article
5 operation.
(c) Doctrine. Additional details on the establishment and employment

of the MJLC, are found in AJP-4.6, Multinational Joint Logistic
Centre Doctrine and the Bi-SC Directive for Staffing a MJLC.
0121. Logistic Information Systems and Tools.
a. Logistic Functional Area Services (LOGFAS). NATO’s primary automated

logistic systems are packaged within LOGFAS under the Automated Command
and Control Information System (ACCIS). LOGFAS is currently a functional
prototype comprising the Logistic Database (LOGBASE), the Allied Deployment
and Movement System (ADAMS), the ACE Resource Optimisation Software
System (ACROSS), and the Logistic Reporting System (LOGREP).
(1) Logistics Database (LOGBASE). This database was originated as a

logistics information source, but is now under enhancement into an
expanded core database related to assets, forces, geography, infrastructure,
medical, movements, supplies, and targets. Interfaces to other models and
databases will be established. LOGBASE supports the management of this
operational and logistic data and provides NATO and National
commanders with real time information on capacities and capabilities for
Article 5 and non-Article 5 CRO. On a need-to-know basis the appropriate
headquarters staff can rely upon accurate updates for assessment and
evaluation. LOGBASE is designed for application in the wide range of
logistic activities from daily operations up to force planning. So far the
main software tools, which rely on LOGBASE, are ADAMS, ACROSS
and LOGREP.
(2) Allied Deployment and Movement System (ADAMS). ADAMS is used

for planning, evaluating and simulating movement and transportation
operations in support of NATO missions. ADAMS assists movement and
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transportation planners in developing deployment plans and testing their
feasibility by enabling the rapid preparation, deconfliction and
dissemination of plans between nations and NATO commands. In addition
during execution, planners will be able to monitor, with support of
ADAMS, the progress of planned activities and adjust plans to meet
operational objectives.
(3) ACE Resources Optimisation Software System (ACROSS). ACROSS

supports the stockpile planning efforts of the SC and nations in the areas of
land and air operations. This automated system follows the target
orientated methodology and is used to calculate requirements on battle
decisive munitions to defeat targets by conventional means according to
the Planning Situations as specified in the Defence Requirements Review
(DRR).
(4) Logistic Reporting System (LOGREP). The Logistic Reporting system

provides the ADP tool in support of the information exchange
requirements as stated in the Bi - SC Reporting Directive 80-3, Volume V,
Logistics Reports. LOGREP is the software means for timely provision of
logistic updates and mission tailored information about all functional areas
in logistics. In its functionality LOGREP also relies on LOGBASE.
NATO and National Commanders at appropriate HQs will gain visibility
for logistic assessment and planning in peace, as well as, for logistic
support of any operation.
b. Tool for Operational Planning, Force Activation and Simulation (TOPFAS).

TOPFAS is the data and planning system for the operational planning and force
activation in accordance with NATO Operational Planning Process (OPP) as
defined by MC 133/3 and the Bi-SC Guidelines for Operational Planning (GOP).
The primary users of TOPFAS will be the NATO SCs, CJPS, RCs and other
NATO military headquarters with designated operational planning tasks. It will
provide a common database and framework for NATO operational planning as a
common repository of the operational plans and the audit trail for the force
requirements. TOPFAS will interface directly with the defence Planning Process
through the planning situations and generic forces defined in the defence
Requirements review, and with the logistics management systems for sustainment
and Movement and Transportation (M&T) planning.
c. NAMSA Logistics Support Tools
(1) Stock Holding & Asset Requirements Exchange (SHARE). As part of

the NAMSA Logistic Stock Exchange (NLSE), SHARE is an automated
tool that permits subscribers to exchange information on material asset
availability and present and future requirements. SHARE establishes a
NATO Stock Exchange whereby parts can be redistributed when material
asset requirements of one force can be met with assets from another. Such
matching can either be as a result of a "stock beyond need situation" or as a
result of mutual emergency support decision.
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(2) The NATO Ammunition Database (NADB) is a complete listing on CD-
ROM of 100,000 items of ammunition held in the NATO inventory.
Entries include full technical and logistics data wherever it is available.
The NADB contains interchangeability data for operational and training
ammunition derived directly from the related Allied Ordnance
Publications. This product contains on-line documentation, including the
ammunition-related NATO Standardization Agreements (STANAGs) and
a wide range of other publications related to ammunition.
(3) The NATO Master-Cross Reference List (N-MCRL) is an interactive

database containing over 16 million NATO Stock numbers and 30 million
part numbers. The N-MCRL helps users to cross reference National Stock
numbers and part numbers to NATO Stock numbers while providing
information on which nations within the Alliance use the parts.
(4) Random Brokerage Services. NAMSA maintains a very robust and state-
of-the-art source file containing over 10,000 NATO procurement sources
which can be used to identifying and obtaining obsolete items or hard to
find items. Items of supply as varied as ailerons, zips, submerged flying
suits, medical equipment, computers, raw materials, spare parts for weapon
systems, etc. can be purchased through this service.
(5) Mutual Emergency Support. This system makes use of assets in other
NATO nations to satisfy priority requisitions in support of a common
NATO weapon systems that cannot be filled immediately from either
national stocks or NAMSA stocks. For high priority requisition, NAMSA
will check across the Alliance to see if any nation is capable of providing
the required item from their stocks.
(6) Common Item Material Management (COMMIT). COMMIT is a web-

based database that permits subscribers to exchange information on
material asset availability and present future requirements. COMMIT
establishes a stock exchange whereby parts can be redistributed when
material assets requirements of one Armed Force can be met with assets
from another. Such matching can either be as a result of “excess on-hand”,
mutual emergency support or through wholesale level contracts placed in
support of jointly managed items with the COMMIT Partnership.
d. Medical Analysis Tool-2 (MAT-2). The MAT-2 models the functions of a

medical network by simulating the flow of patients through the system.
Simulation of these activities at a sufficient level of detail permits medical
planners to make real time decisions about the employment of forces and allows
interaction with operational planners in three ways: first, to test different courses
of action from a projected patient perspective; second, to assess the impact of
delays in the arrival of critical forces or assets and test alternate solutions; and
third, to optimise the effectiveness of the total force. In summary, MAT-2 is a
simulation of the medical processes that would occur within a JOA. It provides a
laboratory environment to investigate medical activities and their interaction
with associated combat processes.
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e. NATO Depot & Support System (NDSS). The NDSS is an integrated and multi-
level automated logistic support tool, initially designed and fielded to manage
NATO Communication and Information System (CIS) equipment logistic support
as the primary ADP tool to manage common-funded and centrally operated CIS
equipment. NDSS features a client-server architecture and includes integrated
communication interfaces allowing logistic Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and
e-mail service across NATO. It connects the RC Communications Logistic Depots
(CLD), Communications Support Depots (CSD) and Forward Supply Points
(FSP), SHAPE and the relevant NATO Agencies (NAMSA, NC3A and NATO
CIS Operating and Support Agency (NACOSA)) allowing full visibility to the
management level. NDSS is also the ADP tool to implement the procedures set
down in ACE Directive (AD) 60-80-“Property Accounting and Control”.
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1Annex 1-A
Allied Joint Logistic Doctrine Hierarchy
Policy Documents.
MC Documents. MC document 319/1 formulates NATO principles and policies for

logistics, with MCs 299, 326/1, 327, 334/1 (also C-M(2000)56), 336/2 and 389/1
providing guidance on Defence Planning, Medical, Peace Support Operations, HNS,
Movements and the CJTF concept, respectively. MC 55/3 provides a system for
categorising the readiness of forces allocated to NATO, and provides guidance for
determining sustainability requirements and stock levels.
Doctrinal Documents.
Allied Joint Publications (AJP). AJP-01(B) (Allied Joint Doctrine), Chapter 9 ,

“Logistics” summarises logistic principles and factors affecting logistic support planning,
the logistic responsibilities and authorities, and provides guidelines for logistic co-
ordination and co-operation. AJP-3 (Allied Joint Operations), Section XI, “Logistics”
links AJP-01(A) and AJP-4(A) with operational planning.
Allied Logistic Publications (ALP). ALPs are joint applicable doctrine supporting
Component Commander’s planning, preparation and execution of logistic operations with
Allied component forces.
Logistic Doctrine Hierarchy. As recommended by the SNLC, the Joint Service Board
(JSB) has approved the Allied Joint Logistics Doctrine Hierarchy, with AJP-4 as the
keystone logistic document and other logistic doctrine in the AJP-4 series as Supporting
Joint Doctrine documents:
AJP-4.4 Allied Joint Movement and Transportation Doctrine

AJP-4.5 Allied Joint Host Nation Support Doctrine and Procedures
AJP-4.6 Multinational Joint Logistic Centre Doctrine
AJP-4.9 Modes of Multinational Logistic Support
AJP-4.10 Allied Joint Medical Support Doctrine
Component logistic doctrine (Joint Applicable Doctrine) encompass:
ALP-4.1 Multinational Maritime Force Logistics

ALP-4.2 Land Forces Logistic Doctrine
ALP-4.3 Air Forces Logistic Doctrine and Procedures
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LEVEL/HQ RESPONSIBILITIES MECHANISMS

NATIONS • Requirements • National
Force Generation military and
• Provision Own Forces civil
Equipment resources
Materiel • National
Services Support
Medical Elements
Infrastructure • Bilateral
Funding arrangements
• Provision of HNS
• Approve Agreements
MSA
HNS
• SOFA
• Develop and Disseminate National Policy on
Redistribution
Force Contribution
• Level of Integration
• Participate in Development of Support Plan
• Augment and support early deployment of an
MJLC
• Support of Forces
• Plan, conduct and control strategic
transportation for deployment, sustainment
and redeployment of own forces
• Approve Support Plan
• Resource Multinational Logistics (subject to
appropriate agreements / arrangements)
• Participate as LN, RSN or in MILUs as
appropriate
• Report as required
NATO HQ • Provide Strategic Policy and Planning • NAC/DPC

Guidance (Initiating
• Co-ordinate Approval: Directive)
Logistic Support Plan • MBC/IC
Resource Requirement/Funds • MC
• Review Requirements and Plans
• Approve plans
SC • Define Mission • SC Logistic
• Develop Logistics Doctrine Staffs
• Develop Strategic Plan and assist in • Bi-SC LCC
development of Logistic C2 • AMCC
• Provide Planning Guidance to RC/CJTF • SOC
• Review/approve Subordinate Plans
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• Develop Concept of Operations • SC J8
• Develop Support Plan/Budget • RC M&T
• Develop and Consolidate Requirements Staff
Bilateral
Multilateral
• Negotiate:
Mutual Support Agreements
HNSA
SOFA / Transit Agreements
• Resource Allocation
• Co-ordinate with Nations and Operational
Command
• Allied Movement Co-ordination
MN DDP
• Co-ordinate SPG process
• Co-ordinate CP Process and develop CPs
• Maintain Logistic Core Database
RC/JFC/CJTF • Develop Operational level Logistics Plan • CJ 4
• Detail Logistic C2 Organisation • MJLC
• Provide Planning Guidance - JLCC
• Budget - JTCC
• Provide Fund Management - MEDCC
• Develop and Consolidate Requirements - ICC
• Prioritise and Apportion Requirements - HNSCC
• Interface With Strategic and Tactical Levels of - CJ8 Det/
Operation RACOs
• Execute Operational Movement Control • TACO
• Identify Information Requirements • CJ8
• Identify Contract Requirements • Joint Force
• Risk Management Engineer
Route Protection
Redundancy
• Co-ordinate HNS
• Identify Infrastructure Requirements
• Co-ordinate and Deconflict National
Requirements
• Co-ordinate JOA Movements including
RSOM
• Co-ordinate National Support Elements
• Co-ordinate Medical Evacuation
• Carry out Patient Regulation
• Identify logistic shortfalls and initiate, in co-
ordination with nations, actions to remedy the
situation.
• Maintain Logistic Infrastructure and Facilities
• Maintain Secure Operating Base (When
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Applicable)
• Route Maintenance and Control
NATO AGENCIES • Provide Logistics Support (Supply and
NAMSA Maintenance) for common weapons systems
within the Alliance
• Provide the following logistics services
support as tasked by the nations:
• Acquisition support
• Calibration
• Codification services
• Engineering and Technical documentation
Support
• Disposal and Demilitarization of
Ammunition
• Configuration Management
• Random Brokerage and Mutual Emergency
Support
• Contracted maintenance support
• Provide deployment and maintenance of
NATO Depot and Support System tool (NDSS)
• Provide logistics support for SHAPE common
funded programs (i.e. AWACS, Radar and
Communications systems)
• Provide contingency contracting support in
operational theatres (either in direct support of
national requirements or in support of NATO
Military Commands.
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CHAPTER 2
LOGISTIC SUPPORT PLANNING
0201. Introduction. Logistic planning must incorporate the timely build up, deployment,
employment and re-deployment of assigned forces in order to support the Commander’s
concept of operations. Plans must also take account of the potential need to reinforce in-
place forces quickly and with the appropriate capabilities, and to integrate contributions
from non-NATO nations when applicable. Logistic support concepts, structures and
procedures must be tailored, therefore, to the respective forces and their related
employment options.
0202. Types of Planning. Planning is considered in two categories – Defence and Operational
Planning. Defence planning in turn consists of two planning systems – the Defence
Planning Process (DPP) for NATO nations and the Partnership for Peace (PfP) Planning
and Review Process (PARP) for PfP nations. While Defence Planning aims to ensure that
NATO-led operations are supported by appropriate force structures and capabilities,
Operational Planning is aimed at preparing NATO to execute those missions. Overall,
logistic planning provides a significant input to both the defence and operational planning
processes.
Section II - The Role of Logistic Planning in the Defence Planning Process
0203. Defence Planning. The objective of NATO defence planning is to provide a

framework within which national and NATO defence planning can be harmonised, with
the aim of meeting the military needs of the Alliance in the most effective manner.
Ministerial Guidance and other Alliance framework policy documents provide a basis for
the identification of Alliance’s required military capabilities.
0204. Defence Planning Disciplines. The principal mechanisms through which NATO
executes its defence planning are the following disciplines:
• Force Planning
• Logistic Planning
• Armaments Planning (not addressed further in this document)
• Resource Planning (not addressed further in this document)
• CIS Planning (not addressed further in this document)
• Nuclear Planning (not addressed further in this document)
Although civil emergency planning is not part of defence planning, it can complement
logistic planning and should therefore be taken into account.
0205. References. The basic documents relevant to logistic aspect of defence planning are the
following:
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a. Consolidated Conceptual Basis for Logistic Planning. The logistic Council

Memoranda and MC Documents provide the relevant policies while the logistic
AJPs and ALPs provide doctrine. Together they form the conceptual basis for
logistic planning.
b. Planning Documents.
(1) MC 400/2, Military Implementation of the Alliance’s Strategic

Concept, identifies Essential Operational Capabilities (EOC) for all NATO
missions.
(2) MC 299/6 MC Guidance for Defence Planning identifies the Military

Functions (MF), including MF Logistics, to support the EOCs.
(3) MC 55/3, Readiness and Sustainability Factors, provides the factors that
forms the basis for Stockpile Planning.
(4) Defence Requirements Review (DRR). The DRR is the initial part of the
Force Planning Cycle. The DRR process takes into consideration the most
current intelligence assessment (MC 161), the most current Ministerial
Guidance, and other pertinent documents to formulate planning situations
and develop generic force levels required by NATO from which planning
targets are proposed to nations in the form of Force Proposals and
Partnership Goals. This force level becomes the basis for supporting
planning processes such as stockpile planning and infrastructure planning.
(5) The Bi-SC Guidance for Defence Planning. This document provides
guidance to national and NATO defence planning staffs on the mission-
driven approach to defence planning. Volume 1 identifies the SC’s
principal requirements for planning activities and Volume 2 provides
details of each Military Function and requires identification of specific key
shortfalls. Volume 3 provides a ranking of key shortfalls in a Basic Priority
List (BPL).
0206. Force Planning. The main elements/stages of the force planning process are The
Ministerial Guidances (MG); Force Proposals (FPs)/Force Goals (FG), and the Defence
Reviews (DR).
a. The Ministerial Guidance is produced every two years and covers a period of 6
years. The responsibility to harmonise the different planning disciplines’ inputs to
the MG before it is sent to the Defence Review Committee (DRC) is a NATO HQ
staff responsibility. Currently, the logistic input to the MG is provided by the
Logistics (IS Element) and is based on the Alliance Strategic Concept, the
different logistics guidelines, principle and policies documents approved by the
NAC and the MC; the SNLC Logistic Vision and Objectives covering a six year
planning period, the SNLC Annual Report to Ministers that highlights to Ministers
the logistic shortfalls, mainly in the areas of strategic mobility and sustainment,
that nations must address; and the Annual Defence Review General Report
(ADRGR) to Ministers. PARP Ministrial Guidance is produced in a similar
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manner except that it is approved by the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council
(EAPC) defence ministers every two years.
b. Force Proposals (FP) are planning targets developed by the SCs to identify to
Allied nations the force requirements and capabilities needed to support the Alliance
Strategic Concept. The SCs identify the logistic requirements via the DRR process.
The draft FP resulting from the DRR are negotiated with nations by the SCs initially in
bilateral discussions followed by joint screening consultations with nations and
NATO HQ. After the MC approves the draft FP they are sent to the DRC for multilateral
examinations with nations. Through this process, they become draft FGs and become
FGs once approved by the Ministers. A similar, although shorter, process is used to develop
Partnership Goals (PG) for countries which participate in the PfP Planning and Review Process
(PARP). PG are developed by the NATO HQ International Staff (IS) on the basis of advice
from the SCs. Following negotiations with individual Partners, they are agreed by the PMSC
at 19+1 before approval by Allies and the Partner concerned.
c. The Defence Reviews are carried out annually via the Defence Planning
Questionnaire (DPQ) for NATO nations, and biennially via the Survey of Overall PfP
Interoperability for PfP nations.
(1) The DPQ/Survey is issued to the nations and their replies are received and analysed
by the IS and the NMAs. Allies include in their DPQ replies the
Ammunition Stockpile they generate based on SCs' Stockpile Planning
Guidance (SPG) which is developed as part of the DRR. The Allies also
include in their DPQ responses their general assessment on how they can meet the
fuels and lubricants requirements based on MC 55/3, Readiness and Sustainability
Factors. This is done independently of the DRR.
(2) An assessment is produced for each country based on each nation's DPQ reply/PfP
Survey Response. This assessment, prepared by NATO staffs, shows how nations take
account of NATO requirements in their national plans and how they intend to
implement the FG/PG addressed to them. The ADR GR/PARP Consolidated Report is
generated summarising the findings of the assessments and is approved,
respectively by the Defence Planning Committee (DPC) in Defence Ministerial
Session or the EAPC in Defence Ministerial Session.
d. Although it is a separate planning discipline, logistic planning makes a vital

contribution to the different stages of defence planning proposals. These
contributions have to be done by NATO HQ and SCs in co-operation and co-
ordination as well as in consultation with nations. SCs must ensure timely and
proper inclusion of requirements for logistic forces and capabilities in the force
planning process.
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0207. Logistics Planning. Logistic standards and doctrine are the key elements of logistic
planning. They provide the common basis for both the force planning and operational
planning activities of NATO and national logistic planners. They are the means to ensure
that national plans support NATO objectives and SCs’ missions. These logistic standards
supplement and further define Ministerial Guidance and other planning documents.
a. Strategic Mobility. Strategic mobility is the capability to move forces and their
sustainment in a timely and effective manner over long distances to the place of
their intended employment. This could be between JOAs, between regions (inter-
regional), or beyond NATO’s Area of Responsibility. The DRR is key to strategic
mobility planning by identifying the requirements for sealift and airlift assets to
deploy forces and sustainment to support operations envisioned in the Ministerial
Guidance. Additionally and outside of the DRR, planners must determine the
reception assets that are needed. Through the force planning process, the
requirements for strategic mobility are then identified to nations. The shortfall in
capability between the overall requirement and what nations commit via the DPQ
must be made up by other means, such as through contracting or arrangements
with commercial transport interests.
b. Sustainability. Logistic planning in this area focuses on ensuring that personnel,

equipment and other material is available in sufficient quantity and quality for
NATO operations. The main logistic elements to be covered are:
• Mission decisive equipment

• Munitions
• Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL)
• Maintenance
• Medical support
• Movement and transportation
• Rations / water
c. Stockpile Planning. In accordance with MC 55/3, the SCs establish, in

consultation with the nations, requirements for the provision of logistic resources.
In this respect both SCs provide the biennial Bi-SC SPG, which applies to Land,
Air and Maritime Forces and which covers all classes of supply as well as
pharmaceuticals and medical materiel. However, it focuses on the requirements for
battle decisive munitions. The Bi-SC SPG provides national authorities of NATO
nations with generic guidance, the required tools and planning data to calculate the
stockpile requirements to support NATO’s military mission regarding the Planning
Situations as specified in the DRR.
0208. Armaments, Resource and CIS Planning. In addition to force planning, logistic
planning is also linked to armaments planning, resource planning and CIS planning.
Logistic planners must ensure that logistic supportability requirements are taken into
account in the development of new armaments acquisition initiatives. Logistic planners
will also establish logistic requirements for standardisation of materiel, resource and CIS
support, and will advise on the logistic aspects of CPs.
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0209. Relationship between Defence Planning and Operational Planning. Force planning
determines overall force structures. It is the most important and influential discipline of
defence planning because it provides the baseline on which to establish the contribution
of the other planning disciplines agreed in the Annual Defence Review (ADR). Review
of short-term requirements identifies shortfalls for inclusion in future Defence Planning
cycles. The national contributions offered through the DPQ process form the basis of the
actual contributions that can be made available through the force generation process
during operational planning.
Section III - Logistic Support Planning for Operations
0210. Aim. The overall aim of logistic support planning for operations and exercises
is to:
a. Define the logistic support concept.
b. Determine the organisation and structure required for logistic support.
c. Identify the requirements, shortfalls and necessary arrangements to deploy,

support and sustain NATO operations.
d. Determine the availability of and requirements for HNS or local contracting.
e. Identify the requirements and necessary arrangements for the redeployment of

forces, to include the preparation for and recovery of formations, individuals
and materiel from the area of operations to their home bases.
0211. References. The basic documents relevant to the logistic aspects of operational planning
are the following:
a. Consolidated Conceptual Basis for Logistic Planning. The logistic Council

Memoranda and MC Documents provide the relevant policies. AJPs and ALPs
provide doctrine. Together they form the conceptual basis for logistic planning.
b. Planning Documents.
(1) MC 133/3 NATO’s Operational Planning System identifies the various

categories of operational plans necessary to allow the Alliance to
undertake the full spectrum of its roles and missions.
(2) The Bi-SC Guidelines for Operational Planning (GOP). The GOP has
been approved by the MC and provides guidance to NATO subordinate
commanders and nations on the strategic considerations and planning
methodology necessary to prepare for the defence of the command area.
The RCs and JSRCs in their Regional Planning Guides (RPGs) and
Specific Planning Guides (SPGs) produce information peculiar to their
areas of responsibility, respectively. Details of how to translate broad
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policy and principles into operational plans are provided in the Functional
Planning Guides (FPG) for Logistics and M&T.
0212. NATO Operational Planning Process (OPP). Logistic planning must be fully integrated
into the OPP. It is vital that throughout the OPP and the issuing of all the attendant
authorisations, the logistic estimate is developed in parallel and nations are included and
involved throughout the process from the strategic down to the tactical level. The logistic
concept of operations in the final OPLAN cannot be written or co-ordinated without
national involvement. However, the formal involvement of nations cannot begin until the
ACTWARN message is issued by the SC. The ACTWARN is issued by the SC after the
NAC has approved the SC’s CONOPS. This is why logisticians must anticipate actions
and be prepared to co-ordinate immediately with nations once authorised to do so. The
NATO OPP is contained in MC 133/3. The following highlights the key phases of the
OPP wherein logistic planning must be an integral part.
a. During the development of the Military Estimate, logistic planners must be

involved to ensure that the proposed Course of Actions (COAs) are logistically
supportable and to advise operational planners as required.
b. During the development of the CONOPS, the logistics planning process is fully
integrated, synchronised and executed in parallel. This is necessary in order to
provide up-front input to the logistics concept, medical support concept and the
movement concepts in the CONOPS.
c. During the development of the Statement of Requirements (SOR), logistic

planners must provide early input, in particular Combat Service Support (CSS),
transportation, medical and engineering force level requirements.
d. The logistic input to the OPLAN, SOR and the Crisis Establishment (CE) for the
NATO designated Headquarters cannot be developed or co-ordinated without
national involvement. This includes the development of the logistic architecture,
establishment of mutual support arrangements between nations, the inclusion of
HNS, RSN and LN, and resource requirements/funds. Inclusion of these elements
and national influence in the logistic concept of the operation is essential to avoid
shortfalls and misunderstandings during the force generation process to develop a
sourced SOR and during the Manning Conference to develop a sourced NATO
designated Headquarters CE. This is especially crucial for non-Article 5 CRO,
where force contributions by nations are voluntary and more likely to be made
during crisis planning.
e. After the SC issues the ACTREQ message, a series of Logistic and Medical
Planning Conferences are used as the primary tool by which the logistic concept
of the operation (within the developing OPLAN) and force level logistics, medical
and movement requirements are co-ordinated and synchronised with other
functional disciplines and with nations. The result will be detailed annexes to the
OPLAN for logistics, Medical and M&T.
f. Once the OPLAN has been forwarded to the NAC for approval, logistic planners
must be prepared to transition immediately into execution of the logistic aspects of
the OPLAN.
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Section IV – Logistic Planning Conferences
0213. Introduction. Logistic Planning Conferences are a principal tool by which planning is
co-ordinated and transparency is achieved. The responsibility for the planning process
outlined below is shared by the appropriate NATO headquarters and staffs (which could
include SCs, CJPS, RCs) and nations. Much of the planning will be facilitated through a
series of logistic planning conferences. The type of planning (e.g. Advance Planning to
develop COPs or Crisis Response Planning) will dictate the timing and frequency of
conferences. M&T Planning Conferences will follow the Force Generation Conference.
Specialist conferences may also be necessary, e.g. HNS and Medical, which will most
likely be linked with the overarching Logistic Planning Conferences.
0214. Product of the Logistic Planning Conferences. The logistic planning conferences will
determine:
a. The logistic C4I structure.
b. The optimal methods of logistic support to be employed, e.g. role specialisation,

lead nation, multinational pooling, centralised contracting and national support.
c. The harmonisation of logistic plans at all levels of command.
d. The resolution of any deficiencies or outstanding logistic issues.
These options would be discussed with nations during the logistic planning conferences in
order to obtain a consensus view as to the preferred methods.
0215. Logistic Planning Conferences. The following sequence is an overarching logistic

template which considers the requirements of all logistic disciplines and which can be
modified to prevailing circumstances:
a. Initial Logistic Planning Conference (ILPC).
(1) This is a SC level conference with participation of nations and RCs.
(2) It is usually to be held when the CONOPS has been approved.
(3) The purpose of the ILPC is:
(a) To inform nations about the mission and CONOPS.
(b) To analyse and evaluate all factors influencing the logistic

planning.
(c) To adjust the logistic principles for that operation.
(d) To refine the logistic concept.
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(e) To review the basic logistic organisation and C4I structure.
(4) The result of this conference will be to enable the SC to develop the
logistic annex to the OPLAN as well as to provide nations with the
information to commence national logistic planning.
b. Main Logistic Planning Conference (MLPC).
(1) This is a SC level conference, involving nations and RCs.
(2) It is to be held when the first draft of the RC operations plan is available
including the first draft of force requirements.
(3) The purpose of the MLPC is:
(a) To explain and discuss the operation plan.
(b) To identify the logistic requirements.
(c) To identify common logistic functions and procedures as well

as HNS, funding and legal issues.
(d) To commence the logistic force balancing process.
(e) To resolve any issues outstanding from the ILPC.
(4) The result of this conference will be that the RC can finalise the OPLAN
and develop the detailed force requirements, and that the SC/RC can
initiate HNS negotiations and address funding and legal issues. In
addition, nations should be in a position to further develop and detail
national logistic plans.
c. Operations and Logistic Review Conference (OLRC).
(1) This is a SC level conference with the involvement of nations and RCs.
(2) This conference is optional and will only be held if changes in the military
situation require fundamental adjustment of logistic plans, or if the
identified logistic shortfalls could jeopardise the mission.
(3) The purpose of the conference is:
(a) To resolve any deficiencies.
(b) To review and adjust the logistic concept and/or operational/

logistic plans.
(4) The result of this conference should be an executable operational plan.
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d. Final Logistic Planning Conference (FLPC).
(1) This is a SC or RC level conference with nations.
(2) It is to be held after nations’ formal commitment of forces, but before the
Activation Order (ACTORD).
(3) The purpose of the conference is:
(a) To finalise and confirm logistic planning.
(b) To optimise the overall logistic support of the operation.
(c) To confirm the logistic organisation and C4I structure.
(d) To resolve any remaining deficiencies or outstanding logistic

issues.
(4) The result should be a balanced and harmonised system of SC, RC and
national logistic plans.
e. M&T Planning Conference
M&T Planning Conferences are described in the FPG M&T.
f. Medical Planning Conference
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This series of conferences is sufficient to address the requirements for nations’

participation in the contingency and crisis planning process for both Article 5 and non-
Article 5 CRO and can be called by either SC.
Section V – Logistic Planning Considerations
0216. Introduction. Planners will need to determine generally the overall logistic support
requirements for an operation in order to prepare a coherent plan. Further, planners will
need to determine specifically the JOA level support requirements in order to place
accurate requests for logistic support force contributions from participating nations at the
beginning of the force generation process. The following considerations, which apply to
all logistic functional areas and particularly so to supply and maintenance, will assist
planners in determining the JOA level support and sustainability requirements.
a. Mission Analysis. Mission analysis defines the operational tasks to be performed

and the resultant logistic requirements. Some tasks are specified, while others are
implied. If the mission analysis only notes the specified task, then the resources
necessary to perform the implied tasks will be understated. Once the specified and
implied tasks are identified, the logistic planner must consider the tasks in relation
to the environment in which they are to be executed.
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b. Logistic Planning Factors. These are a listing of relationships between two or

more variables, e.g., kgs/man/day, which can be used to plan resource needs in
detail. If they are not readily available, they should be developed and applied
when planning a specific mission.
c. Determination of Logistic Requirements. This is accomplished by applying the

logistic planning factors against the tasks outlined in the mission analysis. The
gross logistic requirements can then be used by the planner to determine the most
cost effective and efficient method of providing the required support.
d. Sources of JOA Level Logistic Support. NATO will seek to satisfy JOA level
support requirements from the following sources: NATO force structure assets;
logistic forces from participating nations, to include contributions to
MILUs/MIMUs or as LN or RSN; HNS; and contractor support, either ad hoc or
preplanned.
e. Determination of Logistic Shortfalls. Once the level of participation is

determined, the planner can assess whether any capability shortfalls exist. If
identified shortfalls cannot be resolved through additional participating nation
solicitations, the planner should look to the host nation and/or the possibility of
contractor support. If shortfalls remain, the logistic planner must make
appropriate recommendations to the operational planning staff, to include an
assessment of how the shortfall in JOA level logistic support will impact on the
accomplishment of the mission.
0217. Movement Planning for Operations and Exercises. Movement planning is part of the
OPP. The development of movement plans in support of NATO operations will be an
iterative process and may begin with limited military guidance or political clearance.
Force planning should identify all forces needed to fulfil operational requirements which
have been established in the concept of operations, in order to arrange the arrival of these
forces into the area of operations in accordance with the NATO Commander’s priorities
and timelines. The end product of deployment/movement planning will be a MN DDP,
co-ordinated and deconflicted by an AMCC to meet the NATO Commanders’ operational
requirements. Details for planning are contained in AJP-4.4.
0218. Medical Planning for Operations and Exercises. Medical Planning, which is the
responsibility of the Theatre Surgeon, is an integral part of the overall OPP and influences
all of the J-Staff functions. It is an iterative process that shifts in emphasis as the
operational and intelligence situation changes. The commanders’ most important
operational medical imperatives are force protection through the preservation of combat
strength by preventive medical measures, and to sustain the force with medical support
for casualties by providing emergency medical and surgical services and MEDEVAC.
The end product of medical planning will be a plan that outlines the requirements,
policies and the support to be provided to forces throughout all phases of an operation.
The plan must provide medical capabilities throughout the force structure, which are in
balance with the size of the deployed force and the assessed risk. In both Article 5 and
Non- Article 5 CRO, planning must ensure that the standard of medical care is maintained
as closely as possible to peacetime medical standards, taking into account the operational
environment. The achievement of this aim requires in JOA availability and co-ordination
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of a complete range of military medical skills, equipment and supplies. The co-ordination
functions have to be accomplished by medical conferences, within the framework of the
Logistic Planning Conferences before starting a mission. The result of these special
medical conferences could be the development of a mission-specific MOU of mutual
support. Factors to be considered in medical planning are detailed in AJP-4.10.
0219. HNS Planning. Coordination of HNS planning and execution in operations and exercises
between NATO and national authorities is essential for reasons of operational
effectiveness, efficiency and the avoidance of competition for resources. HNS planning
should be initiated at the earliest opportunity in the operational planning process. It
should be as specific as possible to enable the HN to evaluate and respond to stated
requirements. For each operation for which HNS is required, the appropriate SC should
establish a process to facilitate HNS negotiations between the HN and SN and/or
appropriate NATO Commanders. This is similarly applicable for NATO exercises.
Further details on HNS planning are contained in AJP-4.5.
0220. Infrastructure Planning. Infrastructure planning evaluates operational and logistic

requirements against excisting infrastructure. Shortfall to the requirements may be met by
organisational re-arrangements, HNS, contractors and/or engineer support. Depending on
the situation, participating nations may be asked to deploy with an engineer support
capability to establish base camps and to facilitate Reception, Staging and Onward
Movement (RSOM).
0221. Contracting and Funding. Contract and funding planning is the responsibility of the CJ8
and/or the Theatre Financial Controller (TFC). Contracted support, including TPLSS, is
likely to be an important mode of support and will therefore need to be considered early
in the planning process. Adequate funding for contracting and JOA support projects must
be planned. Logistic planners need to co-ordinate with CJ8 in a timely manner. AJP-8
and Bi-SC FPG on Financial Management and Contracting Support and Contingency
Operations refer.
0222. Contributions of Non-NATO Nations. Non-NATO nations should be brought into the
force generation process at the earliest possible stage and, where appropriate, their
logistic capabilities should be identified within the force planning process and the
Partnership for Peace Planning and Review Process (PARP), as appropriate. As called for
in MC 319/1, the certification of potential non-NATO participants in any operation
should be completed as early as possible in order to enhance mutual confidence. This will
allow the timely confirmation of available logistic assets and completion of logistic
planning. Adherence to this policy of maximised and timely integration will also permit
non-NATO nations to work on generic pre-arrangements (or arrangements) needed to
support their deployed forces that can be completed during the OPP.
0223. Concluding the Operation. Planning for the conclusion and long term consequences of
the operation must be considered from the outset, together with the means to achieve it.
Failure to organise and conduct an orderly end to the operation can endanger forces and
result in loss of money, equipment, morale, public support and goodwill. Lives may be
unnecessarily lost if, for example, ammunition is not properly repacked. Any recognition
gained from a successful operation can be undermined by the negative publicity of a
poorly planned and chaotic conclusion. The logistic planning will have to centre upon two
main activities:
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a. Re-deployment. Re-deployment is a discrete phase of an operation, within which

the physical movement of units and formations will take place. Re-deployment is
likely to require significant external resources. The introduction of fresh support
forces with experts in, e.g., environmental issues, real estate management,
repackaging of ammunition, stocks and equipment will speed re-deployment.
Units and formations must conduct an orderly sequence of preparatory activities
before departing. The scale and complexity of the operation should not be
underestimated, because much of the recovery will have to take place in parallel
with mandate related activities. The Logistic planning for re-deployment will
have to cover:
• A re-deployment conference to cover critical logistic assets (e.g., container

handlers, cranes, traffic control units, Rail and Air Port of Debarkation
(APOD) / Sea Port of Debarkation (SPOD) units)
• Plans for transfer of equipment and facilities
• Logistic support plan for withdrawal
• Logistic C4I structure and arrangements for re-deployment
• Inventory of the various categories of equipment
• Required date to initial movement – “M-Day” and “order of march”
• Guidance on disposal of NATO owned equipment
• Plans for medical cover throughout the re-deployment
• Deconflicted movement plans and transportation requirements (MN DDP for
re-deployment)
b. Post Operation Activities. Post operation activities in the logistics area tend to
be focused on environmental clearance and remaining engineer tasks such as the
removal of war bridges. In the long term, military involvement is not necessary
and appropriately trained civilians can be contracted to undertake the task. The
required funds will have to be assessed and a requirement for funds forwarded to
the CJ8/TFC. Even though contractors do the work, there may be a need for JOA
closure elements responsible for monitoring the contractors and to function as a
claims office. The logistic planning will also have to take account of any
multinational or bilateral support arrangements concluded with other NATO or
non-NATO nations.
0224. Accounting for and Disposal of NATO Owned Equipment. There are three basic
sources of NATO owned equipment that will be used in any operation. Guidance for
accounting and disposal are contained in SC directives such as ACE Directive (AD) 60-
80, Property Accounting and Control. The categories of equipment which are purchased
by NATO funds are listed below:
a. Equipment which is taken from an existing NATO Table of Organisation and

Equipment (TOE), either by the “owning” headquarters or on loan from another
headquarters.
b. Equipment that is taken from pre-staged, permanent CJTF/MJLC Resource

Packages.
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c. Items required and purchased as needed, specifically for a particular operation.
These may not be on any NATO property authorisation document at the time of
purchase and must be accounted for on appropriate property books.
0225. Logistic Evaluation and Assessment. NATO commanders validate national logistic
support to declared units through operational evaluations and assessments8. However,
these evaluations examine only the support of a unit at its home base or deployment base.
Under the new NATO strategy, and taking into account the changed conditions for force
generation (e.g. in peacetime and for CRO), an enhanced information exchange may be
needed to allow the NATO commander timely visibility over the deployability and
sustainability of units that will come under his command. Therefore, it is necessary to
establish appropriate means to identify information requirements, to develop appropriate
tools and to describe procedures for information exchange and evaluation of logistic
capabilities.
0226. Certification of Non-NATO Troop Contingents. To participate in NATO-led non-

Article 5 CRO, non -NATO troop contingents have to pass a certification process. The
purpose of certification is to ensure that the nation understands the NATO procedures that
will be used on operations and can integrate successfully into the logistic systems which
the Alliance uses. As the Partnership for Peace (PfP) process matures and the level of
understanding between PfP Nations and NATO increases, the need for certification will
reduce. Certification visits will be conducted under arrangements made by the SC, and
will usually involve Staff Officers from a RC. The Certification Team should include a
Logistician. If medical support is to be provided by the troop contingent being certified,
the team must include a medical officer who will undertake an evaluation in accordance
with the Medical Operational Support Evaluation System (MOSES). General guidance
on the conduct of the Certification will be contained in the Annexes to the relevant
OPLAN. If a Nation indicates its desire to contribute troops to an impending operation,
the visit will take place between the “Firm Offer” and the accession to the “Participation
Agreement”. Final accession will be dependent upon a successful certification visit.
Section VI – Co-operation and Co-ordination with non-NATO Organisations
0227. Co-ordination with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). In a non-Article 5

CRO, NGOs may operate alongside NATO. In such cases, there may competition for
civil resources and/or NATO may need to provide support to the NGOs. It is therefore
essential that the JOA CJ4 staff effect appropriate co-ordination through the Civil-
Military Co-operation (CIMIC) staff. AJP-9 refers.
0228. Logistic Co-operation with the European Union (EU). For EU operations requiring
recourse to NATO assets and capabilities, the EU will identify the NATO assets and
capabilities it requires. In the area of logistics, these may include the MJLC. Rules and
procedures governing the relationship between NATO and the EU in the logistic planning
process are to be determined.
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In line with its reservation to MC 319/1 France is unable to accept any kind of evaluation of its logistic capabilities
by a NATO commander.
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0229. Logistic Co-operation with the United Nations (UN). There are two fundamental
differences between NATO and the UN concerning logistics. First, the UN is responsible
for planning and implementing a logistics support system in each of its field missions.
Second, the UN reimburses Member States for the use of its forces. Should NATO and the
UN operate in the same mission area, or should logistics co-operation become necessary,
NATO logisticians may refer to the UN Field Administration Handbook and the UN
Operational Support Manual for necessary details to facilitate co-ordination.
0230. Logistic Co-operation with the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in
Europe (OSCE). The OSCE does not have military forces to bring to the contingency
area. Therefore, if military forces are involved, they will be EU, UN, or most likely
NATO forces. The OSCE does not have an organic logistic tail. Therefore, OSCE
missions may require some logistic support from deployed NATO forces. In such cases,
NATO logistic planners should establish appropriate liaison with the OSCE.
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CHAPTER 3
LOGISTIC FUNCTIONAL AREAS
This chapter details the logistic functional areas vital to NATO's logistic concept. A
comprehensive understanding of these particular functional areas and logistic support options, as
laid down in Chapter 1, is required.
Section II – Supply and Service Functions
0301. Supply. Supply covers all materiel and items used in the equipment, support and
sustainment of military forces. The supply function includes the determination of stock
levels, provisioning, distribution and replenishment. For Classes of Supply, see Annex A.
0302. Provision of Supplies. Nations have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring the provision
of sufficient supplies and services to adequately sustain their forces in NATO operations.
However, under the premise that nations and NATO commanders share a collective
responsibility for the logistic support of NATO’s operations, the NATO commander will
assume OPCON of MILUs and will have the control of the use of commonly funded
supplies and services.
0303. Multinational Provision. In the field of supplies, multinational support arrangements

can usually be considered for the provision of food, water (bulk and bottled), bulk fuel,
some ammunition types and medical supplies. The supplies and services to be provided
by multinational logistics will be determined in concert with nations prior to
commencement of the operation and will depend on the degree of standardisation and
interoperability within the force. This should be determined during the logistic and HNS
planning conferences. Possible methods of multinational provision are given in AJP-4.9.
a. Supply Systems. The flow of supplies into an operational area must begin prior to
or concurrent with the flow of units and personnel, and be fully synchronised.
After the build-up of stocks required in-region and in-JOA, a continuous flow of
re-supply should be established to avoid peak loads and to minimise the risk of
losses. The movement of these supplies remains a national responsibility,
however, the co-ordination and prioritisation of supplies for the Force, less NSEs,
rests with the NATO commander. Prioritisation of supplies to NSEs is a national
concern. There are within the Alliance two basic methods of operating the supply
system:
(1) “Push”-System. The logistic organisation operates a “push”-system when

the replenishment is based on anticipated requirements or standard
consumption rates. Generally, in such a system, the supplies are shipped
(pushed) as far as possible to the customer. To avoid the creation of large
stockpiles seamless co-ordination between operational and logistic
planners is required as well as effective use of technology such as
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Command, Control and Information Systems (CCIS) and Asset Tracking
Systems.
(2) “Pull”-System. The logistic organisation operates a “pull”-system when

the re-supply is based on requisitions from the supported unit. Under
specific conditions this system may offer economic advantages, but when
contact with the enemy is imminent, a lower risk approach may be needed,
due especially to the time constraints.
b. Under both of these methods, supplies may be distributed by supply point, unit
distribution, or a combination of both. Supply point distribution moves supplies to
a central distribution point where receiving units arrange their own delivery. Unit
distribution describes a delivery system, which moves supplies forward to the user
unit, eliminating the individual unit delivery arrangement requirement.
c. In practice, an amalgamation of all existing methods will be used to support a

combined/multinational operation and will vary for each campaign and phase of
operation. Nations and Commanders will have to adapt and compromise, creating
an efficient supply chain and an effective regeneration loop.
0304. Supply Transaction Procedures. Supply transactions between nations or national forces
may take the form of pre-planned logistic assistance, emergency logistic assistance in
crisis and conflict, multinational support, or redistribution under the provisions of MC
319/1. The relevant supply procedures are standardised in STANAG 2034. The
compensation for delivered or redistributed supplies should be executed in accordance
with STANAG 3381 (also covered in STANAG 2034). Nations should implement the
provisions of these STANAGs in their national doctrine and procedures to enhance the
efficient execution of mutual support.
0305. Stock Level Management. The stock criteria in terms of Days of Supply (DOS) will be
determined based on the Sustainability Statement, agreed by participating nations for the
particular operation, and published in the logistic annex to the operation order (see the Bi-
SC FPGL). Stocks for sustained operations will include organic stocks of units plus
additional stocks, maintained at support levels, necessary to cover the order and shipping
time for supplies. The actual positioning of supplies will be dependent on the operational
situation and the ability of the strategic and tactical transport to move supplies forward
into JOA. Other factors that will influence stock levels and locations include the political
situation, the risk to which the stocks will be exposed, and the cost effectiveness of
holding stocks forward versus re-supplying stocks from home bases.
0306. Asset Tracking. Logistic asset tracking information is essential for the efficient
management and co-ordination of support to NATO forces. From wherever this
information may originate, nations and NATO have a collective responsibility for
ensuring that the appropriate level of authority has access.
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0307. Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants (POL). The provision of POL (Class 3), like all other
classes of supply is essentially a national responsibility. However, POL lends itself most
easily to multinational initiatives. Centrally arranged contracts are normal for the
provision of bulk fuels as these provide consistent quality and achieve economies of scale
that nations alone would not normally be able to achieve. The Directive for the NATO
Petroleum Supply Chain provides guidance to NATO and national authorities on the
principles, policies and characteristics of the NATO Petroleum supply chain. This
directive is supported by the Interim Guide to Petroleum Policy in ACE and ACLANT.
The directive and guide covers all aspects of POL support for NATO-led operations and
exercises including interoperability and reference to the appropriate STANAGs. Specific
mention is made of the following:
a. NATO Pipeline System (NPS). Based mainly in Europe, the NPS remains the
most cost effective and environmentally safe method of storing and distributing
bulk fuels to Allied forces. In cases of Article 5 operations, it is probable the NPS
would meet the fuel demand from NPS facilities. For a non-Article 5 CRO, the
NPS may still provide the source of bulk fuel for onward transportation to the area
of operation.
b. Single Fuel Concept (SFC). The SFC, under which F34/35 is used as the single
fuel on the battlefield for both ground and land-based air assets, has been adopted.
In operations short of war however, nations may elect to continue to use other
forms of fuel (diesel and gasoline) for some equipment employed.
c. Tactical Fuel Handling Equipment (TFHE). In general any non-permanent

petroleum installation is referred to as TFHE. This equipment is a vital component
in support of any operation and it is vital that all national TFHE should be
interoperable.
0308. Service Function. The Service Function of Logistics covers the provision of manpower
and skills in support of combat troops or logistic activities. This includes a wide range of
services such as combat re-supply, map distribution, labour resources, postal and courier
services, canteen, laundry and bathing facilities, burials, etc.
0309. Multinational Provision of Services. During the planning process for each operation the
degree of services (manpower and skills) required for all participating troops will be
mission dependent, taking different factors into account e.g. the composition of the force,
the materiel standardisation and the expected duration of the operation. No prescriptive
solutions can be nominated in advance. Each nation is responsible for ensuring the
provision of services to their own troops either nationally or through co-operative or
multinational arrangements. Some supplies and services lend themselves to provision by
multinational arrangements, more than others. AJP-4.9 refers.
Section III – Maintenance and Repair Functions
0310. Maintenance and Repair. Maintenance means all actions to retain materiel in, or restore
it (repair) to a specified condition. Repair includes all measures taken to restore materiel
to a serviceable condition in the shortest possible time. The operational effectiveness of
NATO forces will depend to a great extent on a high standard of maintenance, in
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peacetime, of the equipment and associated material in use. In crisis or conflict, an
efficient maintenance organisation, composed of NATO and/or national repair facilities,
is an essential component of NATO’s capability. Therefore, nations should be
encouraged to make bilateral/multilateral agreements in peace to cover use of national
repair facilities in both peacetime and wartime. This will facilitate the transfer of repair
loads from one nation’s facilities to another and will exercise cross-servicing facilities
and procedures. Whenever weapon systems are used by more than one nation, a co-
ordinated approach to logistics is recommended. Not only can logistic resources be
shared, but also by consolidating supply and maintenance requirements, unique
opportunities are created to reduce investment and operating costs. Although addressed
separately above, the NATO definition of “Maintenance” includes the associated supply
and repair actions. Following aspects are related to the Maintenance and Repair function:
a. Battle Damage Repair (BDR). BDR is designed to restore materiel to a battle

worthy condition, irrespective of the cause of the failure, as quickly as possible.
(1) BDR (Air). This covers the arrangements for the best possible repair
taking into account the resources and time available, the environmental
conditions, and operational requirements. To achieve this it is necessary to
carry out sufficient repairs to the aircraft to enable it to fly at least one
additional sortie, to carry out repairs in the shortest time scale possible, and
to remove dangers arising from non-critical damage.
(2) Weapon System/Equipment BDR (Land). NATO is developing a

number of STANAGs, which will help collectively to intensify the co-
ordination/co-operation of available civil/military repair and recovery
resources for Land Forces.
(3) BDR (Maritime). Includes arrangements for the best possible repair and
post-repair maintenance checks of maritime units, considering the
availability of repair facilities in the area, resources available and
operational requirements.
(4) Airfield Damage Repair (ADR). This covers responsibilities for

engineering, reconnaissance, explosive ordnance disposal, repair of
minimum operating strip and other parts of the minimum aircraft operating
surface, and the restoration of services essential to sortie generation. In
principle, ADR is a HN responsibility; however, where no capability
exists, incoming forces using an airfield for operations are responsible for
providing the equipment, personnel and materiel required to establish an
ADR capability either through their national resources, or through
bi/multilateral support arrangements with the other nations.
b. Aircraft Cross Servicing. A NATO aircraft cross-servicing system enables

aircraft of one NATO nation to be serviced at the airfields of other NATO nations.
ALP-4.3 refers.
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Section IV - Movement and Transportation Function
0311. Movement and Transportation. Movement and Transportation includes the whole
spectrum of infrastructure, organisations, facilities and equipment which is necessary for
the deployment, sustainment and re-deployment of NATO forces during the execution of
a mission. A flexible and responsive movement and transportation concept is required to
implement the Alliance Strategic Concept. This demands an integrated and balanced
system of movement control, modal and terminal operations. Details on NATO M&T are
contained in AJP-4.4.
0312. Characteristics.
a. The multinational character of Alliance forces and the limited availability of M&T
resources require co-ordination and co-operation between military and civil
agencies in order to deconflict movements based on priorities established by the
NATO commander.
b. The flexibility inherent in the selection of NATO forces and the undetermined
nature and location of potential areas of operation limit the capability for detailed
pre-planned M&T. This places a great reliance upon the ability of Alliance forces
to deploy in a timely manner and requires close co-operation among the Nations.
The requirement for flexibility does not remove the need for pre-planning. The
movement requirements of all deployable units should be calculated and recorded
by the nations.
0313. Levels of Mobility.
a. Strategic Mobility. Strategic mobility is the capability to move forces and their
associated logistic support quickly and effectively over long distances. This can
be between JOAs, between regions (inter-regional), or beyond NATO Area of
Responsibility.
b. Operational Mobility. Operational mobility is the capability to move forces and

their associated logistic support quickly and effectively within a region (intra-
regional). It also embraces the capability to concentrate regional forces against
the major enemy thrust and to counter-concentrate operational reserves.
c. Tactical Mobility. Tactical mobility is the quality or capability to concentrate

regional in-place forces up to division level against the major local enemy thrust
and to counter-concentrate tactical reserves.
0314. Modes of Transport. There are two types of transportation modes (air and surface)
available for the conduct of military operations. The air mode consists of fixed-wing and
rotary-wing aircraft. The surface mode includes sea, road, rail and inland water transport.
The transportation mode used depends on the existing geography and developmental
infrastructure available. Selecting the mode of transport for a particular mission,
regardless of the level of war, requires the consideration of certain criteria. The criteria
are priority of the requirement, required delivery date, type of cargo, special restrictions,
economy and efficiency, available resources and security. The type of military
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involvement may also influence mode selection. A multinational approach and
redundancy of modes enhances the flexibility of the transportation system, making it more
responsive to changing situations.
0315. Intermodality. Intermodal capability is the ability to transfer shipments from one to
another with minimum handling requirements. It involves more than the mode of
transport; it also includes the container, packaging, or other preparations. The positioning
of the appropriate Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) to handle the cargo is very
important in intermodal operations. Also crucial is the preparation of cargo to guarantee
acceptability by the succeeding mode.
Section V – Infrastructure Function
0316. General. In an operation, the co-ordination of Infrastructure for operational and logistic
purposes, is critical to achieve the mission. In those cases where the existing
infrastructure is insufficient, close co-ordination between logistic and engineering staffs is
essential to facilitate and maintain open lines of communication and to the construction of
support facilities.
0317. Infrastructure Provision. If mission critical infrastructure has to be constructed,

adapted, altered or repaired, engineers will become involved in planning and execution.
a. Organisation. In a CJTF operation, a Joint Force Engineer (JFE) will be assigned.

His CJ Engineer Staff is the focal point for all aspects of engineer operations and
plans. Within the MJLC an Infrastructure Co-ordination Cell (ICC) will be
established.
b. Responsibility. The Chief, ICC reports to the Director, MJLC and is advisor on
all issues concerning infrastructure. If infrastructure work is required he will
closely co-ordinate with the CJ Engineer staff. The CJ Engineer staff will advise
the ICC on construction time-lines and estimated dates of start and completion, as
well as on the actual completion and hand-over times.
c. Scope. NATO will normally limit the infrastructure investment to those areas
required by the mission and defined by the support requirement. This may include
the construction, or more commonly, the repair or enhancement of roads, bridges
and other lines of communications (LOCs); as well as SPODs, APODs, logistic
installations and HQ facilities to austere Minimum Military Requirement (MMR)
standards.
d. Funding. It is likely that projects such as those described above will, at least in
part, be NATO common funded. The CJ Engineer staff will advise on the
prospects of obtaining NATO common funding and will process force engineer
projects.
0318. NATO Security Investment Program (NSIP) Projects. The NSIP is the Alliance’s
principal mechanism for identifying and procuring NATO common funded infrastructure,
which together with the designated military forces and other essential requirements,
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enables the NATO commander to achieve a specific NATO military capability. Where
existing infrastructure assets are found to be insufficient to meet the operation needs, the
shortfalls may be developed into an NSIP project.
Section VI – Medical Function

0319. General. It is primarily a national responsibility to provide for an efficient medical
support system that includes the maintenance of health and the prevention of disease, the
holding, treatment and evacuation of patients, the re-supply of blood and medical
materiel, to minimise man-days lost due to injury and illness, and the return of casualties
to duty. An effective medical support system is thus considered a potential “force
multiplier”. General medical support principles and policies for NATO are provided in
MC 326/1 and doctrine is provided in AJP-4.10. Medical support must meet standards
acceptable to all participating nations and provide a standard of medical care as close as
possible to prevailing peacetime standards, taking into account the operational
environment.
0320. Medical C2 Structure. For most Article 5 operations, the agreed CE medical staff
organisation will be used. In a mature JOA where the conditions are favourable a CJ Med
may be formed. A medical advisor and staff must be appointed at all levels of command
during an operation. The technical medical chain will extend from the SC Medical
Advisor through the Theatre Surgeon and the Formation Surgeons to all medical assets in
JOA. At every level, the Medical Advisor must have direct access to the commander.
For Non-Article 5 CRO and CJTF operations, the following arrangements will normally
be used:
a. Theatre Surgeon. The Theatre Surgeon, with an appropriate staff element, will
be included in the CJTF HQs. The Theatre Surgeon is the Joint Force
Commander’s Medical Advisor. As a special staff officer, he maintains direct
access to the commander. The Theatre Surgeon is responsible for setting the
Commander’s JOA medical policy and provides medical input to logistic
planning.
b. Medical Co-ordination Cell (MEDCC). The MEDCC co-ordinates

multinational, joint and multifunctional medical issues, including medical
evacuation under the technical direction of the Theatre Surgeon. The MEDCC
will normally be assigned to the MJLC, when formed. When an MJLC is not
formed, the MEDCC will normally reside as a part of the CJ 4 staff or as a
potential separate CJMed at the CJTF HQs. AJP-4.6 refers.
0321. Evacuation. The availability and the type of transport assets to be utilised, length of the
evacuation route and the operational environment as well as the size of the force
(Population at Risk) and the risk/threat assessment summarised in the Casuality Rate
Estimate by CJ3 for battle injuries (BI) and medical staff for non battle injuries (NBI) and
diseases (D), will determine the size and the capability of medical facilities at
intermediate levels. (Role/Echelon 2 and 3). The operational commander will establish an
evacuation policy after consultation with the medical planning staff and in concert with
the operations and logistic staff and participating nations. Evacuation resources will be
provided appropriate to a particular mission. AJP-4.10 refers.
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0322. Aeromedical Evacuation. In many situations, aeromedical evacuation is the most

expedient means for casualty movement, both within (tactical evacuations) and out of the
JOA (strategic evacuations). Although nations bear the ultimate responsibility for
aeromedical evacuation to Role/Echelon 4, benefits may be derived from multinational
co-operation, e.g. LN and RS concepts. AJP-4.10 refers.
Section VII – Contracting Function
0323. General. Contracting has become increasingly important to the conduct of

NATO operations, particularly in non-Article 5 CRO. Contracting is a significant tool that
may be employed to gain access to local resources, and other necessary materials and
services. During operations, the SC Head of Contracts (HOC) will exercise technical
supervision and oversight of all procurement activities using NATO common funding. In
addition to maintaining liaison with participating nations, the SC HOC will:
a. Establish practices and procedures as required to ascertain functional control and

assess efficiency of activities with contractual implications.
b. Establish liaison with participating nations via national liaison representatives as

required for procurement issues.
c. Co-ordinate and deconflict SC wide issues associated with procurement

management regarding support to the ongoing NATO operation.
0324. NATO Co-ordination. Non-Article 5 CRO will typically require a much greater effort
by the NATO commander to co-ordinate the contracting effort. The probable lack of pre-
existing HNSA will place an additional burden on the NATO force to provision support
and these potential shortfalls must be supported. Some of this shortfall may be alleviated
by contracted local civilian resources. This situation may be compounded by the lack of
infrastructure in areas where these types of operations may be conducted, resulting in
competition between contractors for scarce resources. Finally, there may be situations
where a legitimate HN government does not exist to assist with co-ordination of the
contract effort. In such cases, the CJTF HQ is designed to be self-sustaining in terms of
contract support.
0325. Organisation. As with most elements co-ordinating logistic functions, the organisation
of the J8 Detachment/Theatre Allied Contracting Office (TACO) must remain flexible. In
addition, to observe an important principle of providing contracting and purchasing
support down to the level where operations are being conducted, it is important that the
contracting policies and procedures be standardised and applied consistently at each level.
a. MJLC Support. If an MJLC is established, this agency will be the focal point for
identification, deconfliction, and co-ordination of major logistics requirements for
both NATO Joint Force HQs and participating nations. The J8
Detachment/TACO, led by the Theatre Head of Contracts (THOC), is part of the
CJTF J8, and is the central executive office for control, administration, and
technical oversight of NATO JOA contracting agencies. The THOC will provide
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procurement support to the MJLC organisation, and will represent the J8 element
in MJLC activities. Supporting execution of the MJLC JOA logistics co-
ordination effort, the MJLC will be normally be provided a dedicated, robust, J8
detachment in the form of a TACO and a financial management cell (scaled
according to volume of activity). When the MJLC is located remotely from the
main CJTF HQ, the TACO will be directed on a day to day basis by a Deputy
THOC, who shall be accountable to both the MJLC Director and the THOC for
provision of effective service and support. The TACO will execute contractual
actions in reaction to requirements established by the MJLC Director and staff.
Additional regionally or organisationally focused RACOs may be established
throughout the JOA as required.
b. NAMSA. In establishing the contracting organisation, consideration should be

given to utilising the technical expertise available (on a reimbursable basis) from
NAMSA.
Section VIII - Budget and Finance
0326. Article 5- General. No special common funding eligibility procedures currently exist for
Article 5 operations. As such, planners should not assume departures from normal
peacetime categories of funding eligibility.
0327. Non-Article 5 CRO- General. For non-article 5 CRO NATO-led operations, special
funding eligibility provisions have been established by the NAC per PO(2000)16 dated 2
February 2000. This policy enshrines the principle that nations should absorb any and all
costs associated with their participation in a NATO-led operation ("costs lie where they
fall"). However, this policy does not preclude bilateral or multilateral support
arrangements, which are generally foreseen to be the most practical framework for
cooperative logistics in JOA.
0328. Common Funding Eligibility. These provisions, which may be supplemented or

deviated on a case by case basis by the NAC, provide for the following general categories
of NATO common funding eligibility:
a. From the Military Budget:
(1) O&M of designated Joint Force HQ elements (including initial forward

deployments, transportation to and from the JOA, office accommodation,
administrative and operational functioning, and logistics support);
(2) Specific incremental out-of-JOA requirements, in direct support of the

contingency operation and eligible for common funding out of the Military
Budget under normal rules.
b. From the NATO Security Investment Programme(NSIP):
(1) Shortfall strategic communications that cannot be provided through the

reassignment of NATO-owned assets or through loans from nations;
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(2) CIS equipment and initial local connectivity for the Joint Force HQ
elements;
(3) Initial facilities and substantive capital expenditure for the Joint Force HQ
elements, including force protection measures;
(4) Repair or upgrade of critical strategic JOA infrastructure;
(5) Specific incremental out-of-JOA requirements, in direct support of the

contingency operation and eligible for common funding out of the NSIP
under normal rules.
0329. Constraints on Common Funding Eligibility. It should be noted that in many cases,
eligibility will hinge on whether or not a cost is attributable to the support of the Joint
Force HQ and its component elements. The definitive criteria of inclusion in the Joint
Force HQ is determined by whether the posts and functions are reflected in the official,
approved CE of the NATO Joint Force HQ. While the MJLC should normally be part of
the Joint Force HQ CE organisation, the MJLC functional role in coordination or
deconfliction of a requirement is not, in itself, a valid criteria for common funding
eligibility of that requirement. Similarly, eligibility does not equate to automatic
entitlement; the nations must approve in advance all funding requirements via the
appropriate mechanisms.
0330. Proposals for Exceptions. When genuine operational requirements, cost/benefit

analyses, and other valid considerations support the logic of an exceptional departure
from the above funding criteria, a well-justified proposal may be made to the Theatre
Financial Controller, who will co-ordinate staffing through the SC Financial Controller,
and the SC Crisis Management Resource Board. If appropriate, the SC will present the
proposal to the appropriate funding committee for approval on a case-by-case basis.
However, under no circumstances should planning assume funding eligibility beyond the
standard criteria detailed above.
0331. Forecasts of Funding Requirements. All forecast requirements for NATO common
funding must be consolidated in the context of an OPLAN budget to be submitted for
screening by the SC Financial Controller and co-ordination via the SC Crisis Management
Resource Board. These requirements will then be specifically approved by the
appropriate funding committees in the context of an OPLAN budget or individual projects
via the NSIP.
0332. Centralised Support of National/Multinational Projects. PO(2000)16 specifically

authorises the Theatre Financial Controller to, within means and capabilities, provide
centralised support services in the framework of implementation of national projects in
support of the operation. However, a precondition to provision of such centralised
management and administrative support is that nations must provide full funding of the
projects in advance; no pre-financing from NATO common funded resources should be
considered. Furthermore, nations may be requested to provide a supplemental manpower
contribution to support the management and administration workload.
0333. Funding Restrictions. Funding eligibility as detailed in para 0328 is restricted to support
the military mission of the various NATO Joint Force headquarters and specific JOA-
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wide infrastructure improvements based on minimum military requirements. NGOs and
other international organisations (such as the UN or OSCE) are funded by separate means.
Under no circumstances should NATO funding be used to subsidise the costs of JOA
activities of other such organisations. While support may be provided by the Joint Force
Commander within means and capabilities on a reimbursable basis, written agreements
must be developed and approved in advance by the SC Financial Controller and
competent authority within the requesting organisation. The following table summarises
the context under which common funding may support NGO-related activities:
IO AND NGO SUPPORT ELIGIBILITY MATRIX

Support specified in the OPLAN Other requests for support
as part of the NATO military task
and included in OPLAN budgets
NATO HQs Free of charge Within To be
resources and determined,
mission function of the
situation
Outside Reimbursement
resources and required
mission
NATO Forces/ Free of charge Subject to bi-lateral agreement
SOR units with the nation providing the
support
0334. Organisation and Responsibilities. While each operation may vary slightly in the
organisation established to execute financial responsibilities, the general tasks and
organisational structures discussed below should be considered for all NATO operations.
In general, the objective is to provide flexibly structured (and in some cases dedicated as
in the case of the MJLC) finance and contracting support forward to the operational
elements requiring support. For Article 5 operations conducted from static HQs, financial
and contracting functions will be performed by the organic HQ CJ8 staffs. For non-
Article 5 CRO, a CJ8 finance and contracting organisation will need to be generated as
part of the CJTF Commander’s staff, and will relate to the MJLC. The following
illustration summarises the various modules involved in the support process:
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GENERIC THEATRE FINANCIAL

MANAGEMENT & CONTRACTING ORGANISATION
SC
J-8 SC P&C-
SHOC
Regional Cmd J-8

(delegated SC J8 Authority)
JFC
J-8 TACO-
THOC
Forward Accounting Forward Accounting Mobile Accounting

Support Team A/R Support Team A/R Support Team A/R
(FAST) (FAST) (MAST)
TCN Support
RACO RACO
Cell A/R
A/R
MACO
A/R
a. Theatre Financial Controller (TFC). The TFC will be the CJTF Commander's
primary financial advisor. The TFC will be responsible for financial management
and contracting of the common-funded resources in JOA. In this respect, he is
personally responsible for the correct and efficient application of all international
funds approved for use in the JOA in support of the operation. In addition, he will
co-ordinate JOA funding requirements with the appropriate SC for validation and
incorporation into the overall JOA budget. The following represent additional
responsibilities of the TFC:
(1) Establishment of detailed operating plans and procedures relating to

accounting, reporting, budget, management, and procurement.
(2) Establishment of the JOA financial organisation and institution of financial

controls, and the provision of support to operational elements, as required.
b. SC Financial Controller. The SC Financial Controller exercises authority as

budget holder for all Operation Plan (OPLAN) funding on behalf of the SC
commander, and exercises technical supervision and oversight of all financial
management activities associated with the NATO operation. In addition to
maintaining liaison with funding nations as represented in the MBC, the SC
Financial Controller will:
(1) Conduct audits as required to ensure financial control and assess the
efficiency of financial activities.
(2) Establish liaison with SNs via national liaison representatives as required
for financial issues.
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(3) Co-ordinate and deconflict SC wide issues associated with financial
management regarding support to the ongoing NATO operation.
Annex 3-A
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Classes of Supply
NATO classes of supply are established in the five-class system of identification as follows:
Class I
Items of subsistence, e.g. food and forage, which are consumed by personnel or animals at an
approximately uniform rate, irrespective of local changes in combat or terrain conditions.
Class II
Supplies for which allowances are established by tables of organisation and equipment, e.g.
clothing, weapons, tools, spare parts, vehicles.
Class III
Petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL) for all purposes, except for operating aircraft or for use in
weapons such as flame-throwers, e.g. gasoline, fuel oil, coal and coke.
(Class IIIa- aviation fuel and lubricants)
Class IV
Supplies for which initial issue allowances are not prescribed by approved issue tables. Normally
includes fortification and construction materials, as well as additional quantities of items identical
to those authorised for initial issue (Class II) such as additional vehicles.
Class V
Ammunition, explosives and chemical agents of all types.
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GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
This Glossary contains abbreviations and acronyms used in this document as well as others
commonly used in joint and combined operations. A comprehensive list of NATO abbreviations
is contained in AAP-15.
A
AAP Allied Administrative Publication
ACCIS Automated Command and Control Information System
ACE Allied Command Europe
ACLANT Allied Command Atlantic
ACROSS ACE Resources Optimisation Software System
ACS Aircraft Cross Servicing
ACTORD Activation Order
ACTREQ Activation Request Message
ACTWARN Activation Warning Message
AD ACE Directive
ADAMS Allied Deployment and Movement System
ADP Automated Data Processing
ADR Annual Defence Review
ADR Airfield Damage Repair
ADR GR Annual Defence Review General Report
AJP Allied Joint Publication
ALP Allied Logistic Publication
ALSS Advanced Logistics Support Site
AMCC Allied Movement Co-ordination Centre
AOO Area of Operation
AOR Area of Responsibility
AP Allied Publication
APOD Airport of Debarkation
B
BDM Battle Decisive Munitions
BDR Battle Damage Repair
BPL Basic Priority List
C
CC Component Command
CCIS Command, Control and Information Systems
CE Crisis Establishment
CECC Civil Emergency Crisis Cell
CIS Communication and Information Systems
CJ Combined Joint
CJFACC Combined Joint Force Air Component Commander
CJFLCC Combined Joint Force Land Component Commander
CJPS Combined Joint Planning Staff
CJTF Combined Joint Task Force
CLD Communications Logistic Depot
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C-M Council Memorandum
COA Course of Action
COMEDS Committee of the Chiefs of Military Medical Services
COMMIT Common Item Material Management
CONOPS Concept of Operation
COP Contingency Operation Plan
CP Capability Package
CRO Crisis Response Operation
CSD Communications Support Depot
CSS Combat Service Support
C2 Command and Control
C4I Consultation, Command, Control, Communication and Information
D
DOS Days of Supply
DPC Defence Planning Committee
DPP Defence Planning Process
DPQ Defence Planning Questionnaire
DR Defence Review
DRC Defence Review Committee
DRR Defence Requirements Review
E
EAPC Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council
EDI Electronic Data Interchange
EOC Essential Operational Capabilities
EU European Union
F
FG Force Goals
FLPC Final Logistic Planning Conference
FLS Forward Logistic Sites
FP Force Proposals
FPG Functional Planning Guide
FPGL Functional Planning Guide Logistics
FSP Forward Support Point (Communications)
G
GBAD Ground Based Air Defence
GOP Bi-SC Guidelines for Operational Planning
H
HN Host Nation
HNS Host Nation Support
HNSA Host Nation Support Arrangements
HOC Head of Contracts (SC)
HRF High Readiness Forces
HQ Headquarters
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I
IC Infrastructure Committee
ICC Infrastructure Co-ordination Cell
ID Initiating Directive
ILPC Initial Logistics Planning Conference
IMS International Military Staff
IO International Organisation
IS International Staff
J
J Joint
JFE Joint Force Engineer
JFC Joint Force Commander
JSB Joint Service Board
JSRC Joint Sub-Regional Command/Commander
L
LCC Logistic Co-ordination Centre
LN Lead Nation
LOC Lines of Communication
LOGBASE Logistic Data Base
LOGFAS Logistics Functional Area Services
LOGREP Logistic Reporting System
M
M&T Movement and Transportation
MAT-2 Medical Analysis Tool - Version 2
MB Military Budget
MBC Military Budget Committee
MC Military Committee
MEDCC Medical Co-ordination Cell
MF Military Function
MG Ministerial Guidance
MHE Materiel Handling Equipment
MILU Multinational Integrated Logistic Unit
MIMU Multinational Integrated Medical Unit
MJLC Multinational Joint Logistic Centre
MLPC Main Logistics Planning Conference
MMR Minimum Military Requirement
MN DDP Multinational Detailed Deployment Plan
MNLC(A) Multinational Logistic Centre (Air)
MNLC(L) Multinational Logistic Centre (Land)
MNLC(M) Multinational Logistic Command (Maritime)
MNMF Multinational Maritime Force
MOSES Medical Operational Support Evaluation System
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
MSA Mutual Support Agreement (or Arrangement-UK)
MSA Mission Subsistence Allowance
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N
NAC North Atlantic Council
NACOSA NATO CIS Operating and Support Agency
NADB NATO Ammunition Database
NAMSA NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency
NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
NC3A NATO Consultation, Command and Control Agency
NDSS NATO Depot & Support System
NFS NATO Force Structure
NGO Non-Governmental Organisation
NLSE NAMSA Logistic Stock Exchange
NMA NATO Military Authority
N-MCRL NATO Master-Cross Reference List
NNTCN Non-NATO Troop Contributing Nations
NPS NATO Pipeline System
NPS NATO Precautionary System
NPSM NATO Precautionary System Manual
NSE National Support Element
NSIP NATO Security Investment Programme
O
OLRC Operations and Logistics Review Conference
O&M Operation and Maintenance
OPCOM Operational Command
OPCON Operational Control
OPLAN Operation Plan
OPP Operational Planning Process
OSCE Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe
P
PARP PfP Planning and review Process
PfP Partnership for Peace
PMC Personnel, Mail and Cargo
POL Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants
R
RACO Regional Allied Contracting Office
RC Regional Command/Commander
RPG Regional Planning Guide (RC)
RS Role Specialisation
RSN Role Specialist Nation
RSOM Reception, Staging and Onward Movement
S
SACEUR Supreme Allied Commander Europe
SACLANT Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic
SC Strategic Command/Commander
SCEPC Senior Civil Emergency Planning Committee
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SFC Single Fuel Concept
SHAPE Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe
SHARE Stock Holding and Asset Requirements Exchange
SN Sending Nation
SNLC Senior NATO Logisticians’ Conference
SOC Strategic Operation Centre
SOFA Status of Forces Agreement
SOR Statement of Requirements
SPG Stockpile Planning Guidance (SC)
SPG Specific Planning Guide (JSRC)
SPOD Sea Port of Debarkation
SRB Senior Resource Board
STANAG Standardisation Agreement (NATO)
T
TCN Troop Contributing Nation
TFC Theatre Financial Controller
TFHE Tactical Fuel Handling Equipment
THOC Theatre Head of Contracts
TOA Transfer of Authority
TOE Table of Organisation and Equipment
TOPFAS Tool for Operational Planning, Force Activation and Simulation
TPLSS Third Party Logistic Support Services
U
UN United Nations
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
allied joint operation
An operation carried out by forces of two or more NATO nations, in which elements of more
than one service participate. (AJODWP 96)
combat service support
The support provided to combat forces, primarily in the fields of administration and logistics.
(AAP-6 & MC 319/1)
combined joint operation
An operation carried out by two or more military forces of two or more allied nations acting
together for the accomplishment of a single mission.
command
1. The authority vested in an individual of the armed forces for the direction, co-ordination,
and control of military forces.
2. An order given by a commander; that is, the will of the commander expressed for the
purpose of bringing about a particular action.
3. A unit, or units, an organisation, or an area under the command of one individual.
4. To dominate by a field of weapon fire or by observation from a superior position.
5. To exercise a command. “commander” (AAP-6)
co-ordinating authority
The authority granted to a commander or individual assigned responsibility for co-ordinating

specific functions or activities involving forces of two or more countries or commands, or two or
more services or two or more forces of the same service. He has the authority to require
consultation between the agencies involved or their representatives, but does not have the
authority to compel agreement. In case of disagreement between the agencies involved, he
should attempt to obtain essential agreement by discussion. In the event he is unable to obtain
essential agreement he shall refer the matter to the appropriate authority. (AAP-6 & MC 319/1)
cross-servicing
That servicing performed by one service or national element for other services or national
elements and for which the other services or national elements may be charged. (AAP-6)
doctrine
Fundamental principles by which the military forces guide their actions in support of objectives.
It is authoritative but requires judgement in application. (AAP-6)
enabling forces
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National and multinational support forces necessary to facilitate the deployment and initial
employment of combat forces.
force commander
A general term applied to a commander authorised to exercise an appropriate level of command

authority or operational control over a force.
force surgeon - see “theatre surgeon”
host nation
A nation which receives the forces and/or supplies of allied forces and organisations located on,
operating in, or transiting through its territory. (MC 334/1)
host nation support
Civil and military assistance rendered in peace, emergencies, crisis and conflict by a Host Nation
to allied forces and organisations which are located on, operating in or transiting through the
Host Nation’s territory. Arrangements concluded between the appropriate authorities of Host
Nations and sending nations and/or NATO form the basis of such assistance. (MC334/1)
infrastructure engineering
The construction or repair of facilities for the support and control of operational forces.
interoperability
The ability of Alliance forces and, when appropriate, forces of Partner and other nations to train,
exercise and operate effectively together in the execution of assigned missions and tasks.
(AAP-6)
joint force commander
A general term applied to a commander (e.g. COMAJF) authorised to exercise command

authority or operational control over a joint force.
lead nation
For logistics, when one nation assumes responsibility for procuring and providing a broad
spectrum of logistic support for all or a part of the multinational force and/or headquarters.
Compensation and/or reimbursement will then be subject to agreements between the parties
involved. The lead nation may also assume the responsibility to co-ordinate logistics of other
nations within its functional and regional area of responsibility. (MC 319/1)
logistics
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The science of planning and carrying out the movement and maintenance of forces. In its most
comprehensive sense, the aspects of military operations which deal with:
a. design and development, acquisition, storage, transport, distribution, maintenance,

evacuation and disposition of materiel;
b. transport of personnel;
c. acquisition, construction, maintenance, operation and disposition of facilities;
d. acquisition or furnishing of services; and
e. medical and health service support. (AAP-6 & MC 319/1)
maintenance
1. All action taken to retain materiel in or to restore it to a specific condition. It includes:

inspection, testing, servicing, classification as to serviceability, repair, rebuilding, and
reclamation.
2. All supply and repair action taken to keep a force in condition to carry out its mission.
(AAP-6)
medical advisor
A medical officer (doctor) with wide medical, military and staff experience, assigned to a
command HQs staff in order to ensure proper consultation on, and recognition of, all matters
affecting medical operational planning and the forces’ health. The Medical Advisor has at all
times the right of direct access to the HQ Commander. Also see “Theatre Surgeon”.
movement
Movement is the activity involved in the change in location of equipment, personnel or stocks as
part of a military operation. Movement requires the supporting capabilities of mobility,
transportation, infrastructure, movement control and support functions. (MC 319/1)
movement control
The planning, routing, scheduling and control of personnel and cargo movements over lines of
communication. (AAP-6 & MC 319/1)
multinational forces
Forces of more than one nation under a NATO commander or non-NATO commander within a
NATO-led operation. (MC 319/1)
multinational integrated logistic support
Two or more nations agree to provide logistic assets to a multinational logistic force under
operational control of a NATO commander for the logistic support of a multinational force. (MC
319/1)
multinational integrated logistic unit (MILU)
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A Multinational Integrated Logistic Unit (MILU) is formed when two or more Nations agree,
under operational control (OPCON) of a NATO Commander, to provide logistic support to a
multinational force.
multinational integrated medical unit (MIMU)
No official definition yet approved.
multinational joint logistic centre (MJLC)
A logistic staff developed to execute the Joint Force level plans and policies of the CJ4. It is a
management and executive staff responsible for the execution of the logistic guidance and
direction given by the Force Commanders headquarters. This is of particular importance when it
is collocated with or integrated in a HQ in order to ensure a clear delineation of responsibilities.
multinational logistics
The overarching term for the different modes to logistically support operations other than purely
national, such as Multinational Integrated Logistic Units, Role Specialisation and Lead Nation
logistic support. (MC 319/1)
mutual support agreement (MSA)
A way of ensuring that nations involved in a NATO operation can support one another without
the need to negotiate bi-lateral agreements with all other participating nations, or to face lengthy
delays while higher level legal documents are exchanged. The two principles of theatre mutual
support: (1) That no person or equipment belonging to a participating nation within a NATO led
force shall be denied support from another participating nation, provided that the support is
available and can be provided without unacceptable operational risk to the donor, and (2) That
any participating nation whose personnel and equipment receive support from another shall make
restitution, in cash or in kind, for the goods or services that they receive.
national logistic support
A nation takes full responsibility for procuring and providing logistic support to her forces. This
support can be provided on a solely national basis and/or through bilateral or multilateral
agreements with other nations, NATO or other organisations as appropriate. (MC 319/1)
national military authority
The government agency, such as a ministry of defence or service ministry, empowered to make
decisions on military matters on behalf of its country. This authority may be delegated to a
military or civilian group or individual at any level appropriate for dealing with allied
commanders or their subordinates. (AAP-6)
national support element (NSE)
Any national organisation or activity that supports national forces which are part of the NATO
force. NSEs are OPCON to the national authorities, they are not normally part of the NATO
force. Their mission is nation-specific support to units and common support that is retained by
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the nation. NSEs are asked to co-ordinate and co-operate with the NATO commander and the
Host Nation. If the operational situation allows for a reduction, greater co-operation and
centralisation of services among NSEs could produce significant savings.
operational control
The authority delegated to a commander to direct forces assigned so that the commander may
accomplish specific missions or tasks which are usually limited by function, time, or location; to
deploy units concerned, and to retain or assign tactical control of those units. It does not include
authority to assign separate employment of components of the units concerned. Neither does it,
of itself, include administrative or logistic control. (AAP-6 & MC 319/1)
operation order
A directive, usually formal, issued by a commander to subordinate commanders for the purpose
of effecting the co-ordinated execution of an operation. (AAP-6)
operation plan
A plan for a single or series of connected operations to be carried out simultaneously or in

succession. It is usually based upon stated assumptions and is the form of directive employed by
higher authority to permit subordinate commanders to prepare supporting plans and orders. The
designation ‘plan’ is usually used instead of ‘order’ in preparing for operations well in advance.
An operation plan may be put into effect at a prescribed time, or on signal, and then becomes the
operation order. (AAP-6)
property accounting
Process to ensure that accountability and responsibility are formally delegated to responsible
persons and that they maintain a verifiable record of all transactions involving NATO equipment
and property. For CIS equipment the ADP tool is MRCS module of NDSS that is in use in the
RC CIS Depots. For the deployed forces, the ADP tool is DFPAD, portable version of MRCS.
Both can be used for any type of equipment.
reallocation
The provision of logistic resources by the military forces of one nation from those deemed “made
available” under the terms incorporated in appropriate NATO documents, to the military forces
of another nation or nations as directed by the appropriate military authority. (AAP-6 & MC
319/1)
redistribution
The utilisation of logistic resources after Transfer of Authority (TOA) necessary for the
fulfilment of the commander’s combat missions. The logistic resources are designated in
peacetime and will become assigned to the NATO commander in crisis and conflict. (Note: The
definitive source addressing “Redistribution” is MC 319/1.) (MC 319/1)
resupply
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The act of replenishing stocks in order to maintain required levels of supply. (AAP-6 & MC
319/1)
role specialisation
One nation assumes the responsibility for procuring a particular class of supply or service for all
or a part of the multinational force. Compensation and/or reimbursement will then be subject to
agreements between the parties involved. (MC 319/1)
sending nation
A nation deploying its forces, supplies and/or national components of multinational forces and
requesting the use of Host Nation logistic and other support during transit through or
employment on the Host Nation’s territory. (MC 334/1)
support
The action of a force, or portion thereof, which aids, protects, complements, or sustains any other
force. (AAP-6)
STANAG
The record of an agreement among several or all the member nations to adopt like or similar
military equipment, ammunition, supplies and stores; and operational, logistic, and administrative
procedures. National acceptance of a NATO allied publication issued by the Military Agency for
Standardisation (MAS) may be recorded as a Standardisation Agreement (STANAG). (AAP-6)
standardisation
Within NATO, the process of developing concepts, doctrines, procedures and designs to achieve
and maintain the most effective levels of compatibility, interoperability, interchangeability and
commonality in the fields of operations, administration and materiel. (AAP-6)
strategic mobility
The capability to move forces and their associated logistic support quickly and effectively over
long distances. This can be between theatres (inter-theatre), between regions (inter-region), or
beyond NATO’s AOR. (MC 319/1)
sustainability
The ability of a force to maintain the necessary level of combat power for the duration required to
achieve its objectives. (AAP-6 & MC 319/1)
theatre surgeon (synonymous with force surgeon)
A medical officer assigned as Medical Advisor to the Joint Force Commander. In addition to his
responsibility and capacity as a Medical Advisor, he sets the medical policy for the operation,
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provides medical input to operational and logistic planning, gives technical directions to the
MEDCC and supervise/co-ordinates medical issues throughout the JOA.
transportation
The means of conveyance to move forces, equipment, personnel and stocks, including the
requisite materials handling equipment. (MC 319/1)
troop contributing nation
In this document, the term Troop Contributing Nation is used for nations contributing
troops/forces to an operation.
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REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS
C-M(2001)44 NATO Policy for Co-operation in Logistics
MC 55/3 Readiness and Sustainability Factors
MC 94/3 NATO Military Exercises
MC 161 The General Intelligence Estimate
MC 288 Military Input to Ministerial Guidance
MC 299 MC Guidance for Defence Planning
MC 317/1 (MD) The NATO Force Structures
MC 319/1 NATO Principles and Policies for Logistics
MC 326/1 Medical Support, Precepts and Guidance for NATO
MC 327/2 NATO Military Policy for Non-Article 5 Crisis Response Operations
MC 328/1 NATO’s Military Co-operation Guidance
MC 334/1 NATO Principles and Policies for HNS Planning
MC 336/2 NATO Principles and Policies for Movement and Transportation
MC 343 NATO Military Assistance to International Disaster Relief Operations
MC 389/1 Military Committee Policy on NATO’s Combined Joint Task Force
(CJTF) Capability
MC 400/2 Military Implementation of the Alliance’s Strategic Concept
AAP-6 NATO Glossary of Terms and Definitions
AAP-15 NATO Glossary of Abbreviations
NATO Logistics Handbook
NATO Precautionary System (NPS) Manual
AJP-01 Allied Joint Doctrine
AJP-3 Allied Joint Operations
AJP-4.4 Allied Joint Movement and Transportation Doctrine
AJP-4.5 Allied Joint Host Nation Support Doctrine and Procedures
AJP-4.6 Multinational Joint Logistic Centre Doctrine
AJP-4.10 Allied Joint Medical Support Doctrine
ALP-4.1 Multinational Maritime Force (MNMF) Logistics (formerly ALP-11)
ALP-4.2 Land Forces Logistic Doctrine (formerly ALP-9(C))
ALP-4.3 Air Forces Logistic Doctrine (formerly ALP-13)
Bi-SC Concept for Implementation of the Military Aspects of PfP
Bi-SC Functional Planning Guide Logistics (FPGL)
Bi-SC Guidelines for Operational Planning (GOP)
Bi-SC Reporting Directive 80-3, Volume V - Logistic Reports
ACLANT Infrastructure Manual
ACLANT Maritime Medical Planning Guidance for NATO (MMPG)
AD 60-70 Procurement of Military Budget Funded Property and Services
AD 60-80 Property Accounting and Control
AD 80-53 ACE Directive Aircraft Cross-servicing Programme
AD 85-6 Organisation and SOP of the ACE Logistic Co-ordination Centre
AD 85-8 ACE Medical Support Principles, Policies and Planning Parameters
Bi-SC Stockpile Planning Guidance (Bi-SC SPG)
UN OSM United Nation’s Operation Support Manual
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ALLIED JOINT

ALLIED JOINT LOGISTIC DOCTRINE

I FINAL DRAFT February 2002

Change Date Effective By Whom

II FINAL DRAFT February 2002

CHAPTER RECORD OF RESERVATION

III FINAL DRAFT February 2002

RESERVED FOR NATIONAL LETTER OF PROMULGATION

IV FINAL DRAFT February 2002

If it is to be useful, AJP-4 has to be a living document and be amended regularly. Under

V FINAL DRAFT February 2002

CHAPTER 1 - THE ALLIANCE’S CONCEPT OF LOGISTIC SUPPORT

Section I - Introduction Page

Section II - NATO’s Logistic Support Concept

Section III - Combined and Joint Logistic Command and Control

Annex 1-A – Allied Joint Logistic Doctrine Hierarchy 1-23

Annex 1-B - Roles and Responsibilities 1-25

CHAPTER 2 - LOGISTIC SUPPORT PLANNING

Section II – The Role of Logistic Planning in the Defence Planning Process

VI FINAL DRAFT February 2002

Section III - Logistic Support Planning for Operations

Section IV - Logistic Planning Conferences

Section V – Logistic Planning Considerations

Section VI – Co-operation and Co-ordination with non-NATO Organisations

CHAPTER 3 - LOGISTIC FUNCTIONAL AREAS

Section I - Introduction 3-1

Section II – Supply and Service Function

Section III – Maintenance and Repair Function

Section IV – Movement and Transportation Function

Section V - Infrastructure Function

Section VI - Medical Function

Section VII – Contracting Function

Section VIII - Budget and Finance Function

Annex 3-A – Classes of Supply 3-14

Glossary of Abbreviations Abbreviations-1

Glossary of Terms & Definitions Glossary-1

Reference Publications References-1

VIII FINAL DRAFT February 2002

THE ALLIANCE’S CONCEPT OF LOGISTIC SUPPORT

a. Non-Article 5 Crisis Response Operations (CRO) that require additional logistic

b. The need to implement the MC 319/1 principle of collective responsibility for

c. The need to operate logistically with non-NATO forces.

d. The need to maximise efficiency and cost effectiveness of logistic support.

e. The emergence of multinational structures such as Multinational Joint Logistic

b. This document is applicable to NATO operations including those conducted in co-

• Supply and services

a. Primacy of Operations. Logistic support must be focused towards ensuring the

b. Responsibility. C-M(2001)44, NATO Policy for Co-operation in Logistics, and

d. Co-operation. Co-operation, the founding principle of NATO, is also one of the

e. Co-ordination. Co-operation at all levels ensures economy of effort, but must be

f. Provision and Sufficiency. MC 319/1 shows Provision and Sufficiency as

g. Flexibility. Operational plans must be established with the knowledge that

h. Simplicity. Simple plans and orders, and uncomplicated mission-oriented logistic

i. Timeliness. Developing and implementing an effective logistic framework

k. Transparency and Visibility. Prior to an operation, the NATO commander must

l. Synergy. Synergy is the expanded benefit achieved by applying logistic principles

Section II - NATO’s Logistic Support Concept

0110. Synchronisation of Procedures in the Logistic Functional Areas. The delivery of

a. Support to a deployed Multinational Maritime Force (MNMF) has two facets,

b. The fundamental precept of the maritime logistic support concept is to provide

d. Scope exists for the establishment of a Multinational Logistics Centre (Land)

a. A NATO air commander within a region has a three-fold mission, to contribute to

0116. Roles and Responsibilities.